Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Payette, ID

🚀 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 Information: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community: This is an annual run/walk in Prince William and we are excited to 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 (because of the memorial loop, the course may not measure at an exact 3.1 miles) to walk or run this event.
• Who Can Participate: Anyone can run, walk or experience this event.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Packet Pickup: Details will be coming on packet pick up!

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• Registration: Yes. You can register the day of the event before the run begins.
• Shirt Guarantee: You’ll save time and guarantee a shirt and chipped bib if you register online before we close the website.
• Late Registrants: For those who wait to register on day of, we may not have a shirt for you, and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

🎽 Do I have to wear my bib number?

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

🏅 Will there be awards for running?

• Awards: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• In Gear: 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.

💧 Will water be available?

• Water Stations: Yes, water is available at the end of the run.

🛠️ What can you bring to the event?

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Valuables: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.
• Liability: Tunnel To Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

🎒 If I have a backpack, what do I do with it?

• Storage: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner’s risk.

💰 Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

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

📄 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

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

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

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

🤝 How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Sponsorship Inquiries: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to payetterun@t2t.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

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

• Donation Contact: You can contact us at payetterun@t2t.org.
• 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 to start your own fundraising page and you will be able to accept donations online.
• Donation Process: Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that. Contact us at payetterun@t2t.org.

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Registration Transfer: Yes. See information above OR contact us at payetterun@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.

💵 Can I get a refund?

• No Refunds: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event for extenuating circumstances.
• Transfer Option: Registration may be transferred to another person.

🙋 How can I volunteer?

• Volunteer Contact: It's simple! Email us at payetterun@t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours.
• Need for Volunteers: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

📜 Do registrants get receipts?

• Receipt Process: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt.
• Payment Method: If paying by credit card or check that is your receipt. If paying in cash, receipt upon request.

🚑 Is there a medical staff available on-site?

• Medical Support: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.
• Communication: There is also radio communication available on the course to help communicate with the EMS.

🐾 Can I run with my dog / pet?

• Pet Policy: Yes, pets are welcome but they must be in compliance with local leash ordinances.

📍 Event Location:

• Date:</