Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Virginia Beach, VA

What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk?

• Purpose: The Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers.
• Support: Honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and support our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty!
• More Info: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community Event: This will be our second Virginia Beach 5K and we are excited to bring together the community of Virginia Beach.

Distance

• 5K Distance: This is a 5K (approximately 3.1 miles) to walk or run this event.
• Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

Packet Pickup

• Date & Time: Packet Pickup will be at Murphy’s Irish Restaurant (2914 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451) on Friday, September 18th, from 1PM to 5PM.
• Race Day: On the morning of the race starting at 7AM at the 17th Street Park - 1701 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

Registration Information

• Day of Registration: Yes, registration will open at 7 AM the morning of the run.
• Online Registration: Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed.
• Bib Number: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Fast Runners: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minutes/mile will be seeded in the front of the runners (arrive early).

Awards and Water Stations

• Awards: Yes, awards are based on firefighters, police or military running in gear in the same fashion that Stephen Siller did.
• Water Availability: Yes, three water stations will be available along the route and at the start/finish line.

Event Regulations

• Items Permitted: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Personal Items: Please do not leave any personal items visible in your vehicle.
• No Dogs: No dogs are permitted at this event.

Fundraising and Donations

• Registration Fee: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
• Team Donations: Yes, donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
• Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to virginiabeachrun@:t2t.org.
• Offline Donations: Please mail any offline donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Tatiana Mroczek, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

Transfer and Refund Policy

• Registration Transfer: Yes, you can transfer your registration to another participant.
• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event.

Volunteer Information

• Volunteering: It's simple! Email us at virginiabeachrun@:t2t.org.
• Medical Staff: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.

Additional Information

• Receipts: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt.
• Fundraising Incentives: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.