Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Huntsville, AL

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!
• Foundation 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) event to walk or run.
• Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
• Markers: There will be markers for the .5 mile, 1 mile, and 2 mile.

Packet Pickup Information

• Location: University of Alabama in Huntsville Police Department (Front Lobby).
• Address: 501 John Wright Drive, Huntsville, AL 35899.
• Dates: November 13 & 14, 2025 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM both days.

Registration Details

• Same-Day Registration: Yes, registration will open at 7 AM the morning of the run.
• Online Registration Deadline: Online registration will remain open until October 18th, 2025 at 7:45 AM.
• Important Note: If you wait to register until the day of the run, we may not have a shirt for you.
• Timed Run: Your run/walk will not be timed for late registrants.

Race Guidelines

• Bib Number: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Front-line Position: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral.
• Awards: Medals for the top 3 male and female finishers and the top Firefighter, police officer, and military personnel running in uniform.

Event Logistics

• Water Availability: Yes, a water station will be available along the route and at the start/finish line.
• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted: current APOSTC police officers in full department uniform can run with their department issued pistol.
• Prohibited Items: Please do not bring roller blades, skateboards, or dogs unless it is a certified service dog with proper paperwork.

Donations and Fundraising

• Fundraising: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page and accept donations online.
• Offline Donations: Please mail any offline donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Rori Englert-Huntsville, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
• Donation Deadline: Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities

• Volunteer: Email us at huntsvillerun@t2t.org to sign up.
• Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to huntsvillerun@t2t.org with your contact information.

Refund Policy

• Refunds: We do not provide refunds for the event.
• Registration Transfers: Yes, registration can be transferred to another participant.

Medical Support

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

Event Details

• Date: November 15, 2025.
• Location: 501 John Wright Drive, Huntsville, AL.
• Race URL: Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Registration.