Tunnel to Towers Climb - Raleigh, NC

What is a Tunnel To Towers Climb?

The Tunnel to Towers Climb 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. We 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! For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit t2t.org.

Climb Details

• Climb Height: Participants will ascend and descend the tower to the 30th floor three full times.
• Final Ascent: On the fourth and final ascent, climbers will complete the challenge at the 20th floor, reaching a total of 110 flights.
• Bailout Area: There will be a bail-out area on floor #10 with access to an elevator.
• Registration Limit: We are limiting the event to the first 200 participants so register early!

Participation Information

• Timing: Elite Climbers may finish the climb in less than 30 minutes, while the average participant should take about 60-120 minutes.
• Stopping for Breath: Yes, climbers can stop on a landing, but be mindful of others behind you.
• First Responder Gear: Yes, you may wear turnout gear, but please do not bring scott packs.
• Cell Phones: Yes, only registered climbers may enter the stairs with cell phones.

Event Schedule

• 8-8:30 AM: Registration/check in
• 8:30-8:45 AM: Announcements/Event details
• 8:45 AM: National Anthem
• 9:00 AM: Event begins (2 hour time cap)

Parking and Bag Policy

• Parking: Street parking will be available and free on a first-come, first-served basis, and at Alexander Square Parking Deck across the street.
• Bag Check: Due to strict security regulations, we ask that you please DO NOT bring any bags, backpacks, purses and/or valuables with you to the event unless they are small enough to wear during the event.
• Event T-shirt: All participants who register in advance will receive an event T-shirt and a finisher's medal.
• Fundraising: No fundraising minimum, but it helps offset the costs of the event.

Team Registration

• Forming a Team: You can form a team while you register online by selecting the option to "Create a Team".
• Joining a Team: To join an existing team, select the "Join a Team" option during registration.
• Group Registration: Unfortunately, group registration is not available. Each participant must register separately.
• Company Check Payment: Yes, a team can submit one company check for every team member's registration fee.

Important Policies

• Age Requirement: Participants must be at least 10 years old on event day.
• Entry Fee: The entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Fundraising Deadline: You can continue to fundraise beyond the date of the climb until November 1st.
• Scholarship Information: Fundraising proceeds will benefit various programs including Smart Home, Fallen First Responder Home & Gold Star Family Home programs.

Additional Information

To learn more about the event and to register, please visit Tunnel to Towers Climb - Raleigh, NC.