Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jersey Shore, NJ

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.
• Remembrance: 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 t2t.org.
• Community Event: This will be the inaugural Tunnels to Towers event here in Wall, and we are excited to bring our community together to honor first responders, our servicemen and servicewomen, 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?

• Thursday, October 16th: 2700 Allaire Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Friday, October 17th: 2700 Allaire Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Saturday, October 18th: 2700 Allaire Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Sunday, October 19th: 2700 Allaire Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 - 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Can I register the day of the run?

• Registration Time: Yes, registration will open at 7am the morning 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: Online registration will remain open until Sunday, October 19th at 8:00 AM the day of race day.
• Shirt & Swag: If you register after packet pick-up, 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.
• Consequences: 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?

• Encouragement: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be encouraged to move to the front corral (arrive early).

Will there be awards for running?

• Timing: Yes, additionally, this event will be timed.
• Awards: 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 Over Competition: 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 and there will be water available at the start/finish line.

What can you bring to the event?

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted.
• Gear: Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Valuables: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Responsibility: Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

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.
• 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 Timeframe: 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 JerseyShoreRun@:t2t.org with your contact information.
• Response Time: 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?

• Contact Us: You can contact us at JerseyShoreRun@:t2t.org.
• Support: 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.
• Donations: You will be able to accept donations online.
• Cash Donations: We can help you with that.
• Mailing Donations: Contact us at JerseyShoreRun@:t2t.org for assistance.

Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation?

• Mail To: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Rori Englert - Jersey Shore, NJ 5K, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Yes: See information above or contact us at JerseyShoreRun@:t2t.org to manually change it in our system.

Can I get a refund?

• No Refunds: We do not provide refunds for the event.
• Transfer: Registration may be transferred to another person.

How can I volunteer?

• Contact Information: Email us at JerseyShoreRun@:t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours.
• Help Needed: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities.

Do registrants get receipts?