470 Bay Walk, Ocean Beach NY
Sunday, July 26th, 2026
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.
- 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.
- Community: 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.
- Accessibility: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
Where can I pick up my packet?
- Location: Packet Pick up will be at SandBar in Ocean Beach on Saturday, July 25th from 12PM to 4PM.
- Same Day Pick Up: Same day packet pick up will begin on Sunday, July 26th at SandBar starting at 7:30 AM.
- Additional Pick Up: 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?
- Information: 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.
- Shirts: 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?
- Duration: 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.
- Recommendation: 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?
- Requirement: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
- Non-Compliance: 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?
- Seeded Position: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).
Will there be awards for running?
- Awards: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
- 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.
- Update: 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 and 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.
- Responsibility: Please try to bring as little as possible to the race, as all items should be stored at the owner's risk.
- Liability: 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. More details to come!
Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?
- No: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
- Authorization: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
- Appreciation: And don't forget to thank them!
Can I still donate to a team and/or individual after the start of the race?
- Donation Period: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
How can my company/organization sponsor this event?
- 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?
- Contact Information: 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.
- Appreciation: Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.
As a participant, can I fundraise/encourage others to donate?
- Fundraising Page: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions
