Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Villages, FL

🏃‍♂️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.
• Honor: 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.

🎉Event Details

• Community Focus: This will be the third The Villages T2T 5K and we are excited to once again bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs.

📏Distance of the Event

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

📅Packet Pickup

• Date: Packet Pick up will be at TBD Villages Recreation Center on Friday, November 7th 10:00am to 7 p.m. or between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. on the morning of the race.

📝Registration Information

• Day of Registration: Yes. Registration will open at 8:00 a.m. the morning of the run.
• Online Registration: Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed.

📋Race Day Essentials

• 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, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Water Stations: Yes, three water stations will be available along the route.

👜Event Participation Guidelines

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted: firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also allowed.
• Item Security: Please do not leave any personal items visible in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.

💰Fundraising and Donations

• Registration Fee: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
• After the Race: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
• Fundraising Page: Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.

📬Mailing Donations

• Offline Donations: Please mail any offline donations to:
• Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Rori Englert, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

🔄Registration Policy

• Transfer Registration: Yes. See information above or contact us at thevillages@:t2t.org.
• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date.

🤝Volunteer and Contact Information

• How to Volunteer: It's simple! Email us at thevillages@:t2t.org.
• Medical Support: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.
• Fundraising Incentives: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.

🌟Event Details

• Date: November 14, 2026
• Location: 700 N. Buena Vista Boulevard, The Villages, FL
• Race URL: For more information, visit here.