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.
• 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 Info: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to 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.
• Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
• Markers: There will be markers for the .5 mile, 1 mile, and 2 mile.

📅 Where and when can I pick up my packet?

• Location: Robert A. Bogan Fire Museum
• Address: 427 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801
• Date: October 17th
• Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• Registration: Yes, registration will open at 7am 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.

⏰ 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 and any other race day swag.

📛 Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Required: 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.

⏱ Is this a timed event?

• Timing: Yes, this event will be timed.

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

• Seeding: 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.

💧 Will water be available?

• Water Station: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.
• Start/Finish: 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.
• Restrictions: Please do not bring roller blades, skateboards, or dogs unless it is a certified service dog.

💰 Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

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

📑 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Authorization: Yes, they can, but must present a copy of your registration receipt.

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

• Post-Race Donations: 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 batonrougerun&t2t.org.

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

• Contact Us: You can contact us at batonrougerun&t2t.org.
• Appreciation: Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

📣 As a participant, can I fundraise/encourage others to donate?

• Fundraising: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.

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

• Mailing Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Rori Englert - Baton Rouge 5K, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Transfer: Yes. See information above OR contact us at batonrougerun&t2t.org.

💵 Can I get a refund?

• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date or if the event is canceled.

👥 How can I volunteer?

• Volunteering: Email us at batonrougerun&t2t.org.
• Need: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities.

📜 Do registrants get receipts?

• Receipts: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt.

🚑 Is there a medical staff available on-site?

• Emergency Services: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on-site.