Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA

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!
• More Information: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel Towers Foundation, please visit t2t.org.

How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
• Markers: There will be markers for the .5-mile, 1 mile, and 2 miles.

Where can I pick up my packet?

• Location: Robert A. Bogan Fire Museum
• Address: 427 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801
• Time: October 16th, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Can I register for the day of the run?

• Registration Time: Yes. Registration will open at 7 AM the morning of the run.
• Shirt Availability: If you wait to register until the day of the run, we may not have a shirt for you.
• Timing: Your run/walk will not be timed for late registrants.

When does online registration close?

• Deadline: Online registration will remain open until October 18th, 2025, at 7:45 am.
• Swag: If you don’t register before this, you may not receive your t-shirt or any other race day swag.

Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Display Requirement: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Course Policy: 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?

• Seeding: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minutes/mile will be seeded in the front corral.
• Arrival: Arrive early.

Will there be awards for running?

• Award Policy: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Awards Criteria: 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.
• Event Spirit: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run.

Will water be available?

• Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.
• Start/Finish Line: There will be water available at the start/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.
• Prohibited Items: Please do not bring roller blades, skateboards, or dogs unless it is a certified service dog with proper paperwork.
• Personal Item Policy: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.
• Responsibility: Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

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

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

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

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

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

How can my company and/or organization sponsor this event?

• Sponsorship Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to batonrougerun@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 batonrougerun@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.

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.

Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation (check made payable to Tunnel to Towers Foundation)?

• Mailing Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation
• Attention: ATTN: Baton Rouge, LA 5K
• Full Address: 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306

Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

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

Can I get a refund?

• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless of if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event for extenuating circumstances.
• Registration Transfer: Registration may be transferred to another person.

How can I volunteer?

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

Do registrants receive receipts?

• Receipt Provided: When you register online, you should automatically receive a receipt.
• Payment Methods: If paying in cash, receipt