Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Fire Island, NY

🏃‍♂️ 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!
• Foundation: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.

🎉 Event Details

• Location: This will be the 4th year for Ocean Beach, NY 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.

🏅 Event Distance

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

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Pre-Race: Packet Pick up will be at SandBar in Ocean Beach on Saturday, July 25th from 12PM to 4PM.
• Race Day: Same day packet pick up will begin on Sunday, July 26th at SandBar starting at 7:30 AM.
• Additional Info: There will be additional packet pick up on Long Island on Saturday July 25th. Details regarding time and location to come!

⛴️ Ferry Schedule

• Update: We will attach the updated schedule to Ocean Beach from Bay Shore, as soon as it is posted on the Fire Island Ferries Website.

🗺️ Course Map

• Availability: Yes, you can see the course here.

📝 Registration

• Day of Registration: Yes. Registration will be open until the start of the run. If you wait to register we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.
• Online Registration: Registration will be open until the start of the run.

🚫 Parking Information

• Location: This race is in Ocean Beach, NY, in which there are no cars allowed.
• Available Parking: Parking is available at the Fire Island Ferries in Bay Shore, NY.
• Arrival: Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your ferry to ensure enough time for parking.
• Contact: If you have any questions about the ferry, please contact us at FireIslandRun@:t2t.org.

🎽 Bib Information

• Display: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Consequence: Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish.

🏃‍♀️ Runner Positioning

• Fast Runners: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).

🏆 Awards

• Honoring: Most of our awards are based on firefighters, police or military running in gear in the same fashion that Stephen Siller did on 9/11.
• Experience: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run.
• Categories: We will be giving awards to top male and female runners, as well as awards to the top males/females in their age categories.
• Updates: We will update this as we get closer to the run!

💧 Water Stations

• Along the Route: Yes, water stations will be available along the route.
• At Start & Finish: There will be water available at the start and finish line.

👜 Event Items

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Bag Check: The SandBar will have a bag check for all runners who need a place for their belongings, which will be watched by our security/staff.
• Responsibility: Please try to bring as little as possible to the race, as all items should be stored at the owner's risk.

🎊 Post-Race Celebration

• After Party: Yes! There will be an after party at SandBar immediately following the race. More details to come!

💵 Fundraising Goals

• Registration Fee: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

📜 Packet Pick-Up on Behalf

• Delegation: Yes, someone else can pick up your packet for you. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.

💖 Post-Race Donations

• After Event Donations: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

🌟 Event Sponsorship

• Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to FireIslandRun@:t2t.org with your contact information.
• Follow-Up: Someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.
• Sponsorship Tiers: Click here to see our sponsorship tiers.

🎁 Goods and Services Donation

• Contact for Donations: You can contact us at FireIslandRun@:t2t.org.
• Appreciation: Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

📈 Fundraising Capability

• Encouragement: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Assistance: Contact us at FireIslandRun@:t2t.org and we can walk you through the process.

✉️ Donations Mailing Address

• Mailing Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation
  ATTN: Alyssa Fusillo
  2361 Hylan Boulevard
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