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.
• Commemoration: 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 Info: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community Event: 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.

How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

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

Where can I pick up my packet?

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

Where can I find the ferry schedule?

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

Do you have a map of the course?

• Course Map: Yes, you can see the course here.

Can I register the day of the run?

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

When does online registration close?

• Closing Time: Registration will be open until the start of the run.

Is there parking available?

• No Cars: This race is in Ocean Beach, NY, in which there are no cars allowed.
• Parking Location: Parking is available at the Fire Island Ferries in Bay Shore, NY.
• Arrival Time: 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.

Do I have to wear my bib number?

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

I am a fast runner. Can I get a front line position?

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

Will there be awards for running?

• Award Structure: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Award Categories: 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 Focus: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run.
• Award Updates: We will be giving awards to top male and female runners, as well as awards to the top males/females in their age categories. We will update this as we get closer to the run!

Will water be available?

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

What can you bring to the event?

• 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.
• Minimal Items: Please try to bring as little as possible to the race, as all items should be stored at the owner's risk.
• Responsibility Disclaimer: Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

Will there be a celebration after the run at SandBar?

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

Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

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

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Packet Pickup by Others: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Thank You: And don't forget to thank them!

Can I still donate to a team and/or individual after the start of the race?

• Donation Timing: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

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

I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that?

• Donation Contact: You can contact us at FireIslandRun@t2t.org.
• Cost Management: We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen Siller's name.