Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Trinity Pasco, FL

🏃‍♂️ What is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

• 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.
• Purpose: We honor 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 Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community Event: This will be our 3rd year in Trinity/Pasco and we are excited to bring together the community to honor first responders and military, to remember 9/11, and to raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's programs.

🏃‍♀️ How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event.
• Open to all: Anyone of any age can run, walk, or experience this event.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Pre-race packet pickup: Will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at runFIT, located at 18841 SR-54 W, Lutz, FL 33558.
• Race-day packet pickup: At the race site starts at 7:00 am.

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• Yes: Registration will open until 8:30am the morning of the run.
• Size not guaranteed: Those who wait to register on the day of the race are not guaranteed their t-shirt size. Register early!

📅 When does online registration close?

• Deadline: Online registration will remain open up until race morning at 8:30am.

🚗 Is there parking available?

• Yes: Parking will be available.

🏷️ Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Yes: Please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Course rules: 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?

• Finisher medals: Yes, finisher medals will be given to all participants.
• Chip timed: The event will be chip timed.
• Patriotic experience: 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.

💧 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.

🛒 What can you bring to the event?

• Permitted items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted and encouraged.
• Not permitted: Roller blades and bicycles are not permitted on the course.
• Safety: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle at your own risk.

🐶 Can I bring my dog to the event?

• Yes: Friendly dogs are allowed to participate with you in the race.
• Note: Dogs are not allowed to participate in any other Tampa Bay Area Tunnel to Towers race.

💰 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?

• Yes: They must present a copy of your registration receipt.

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

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

🏢 How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to trinitypasco@:t2t.org with your contact information.

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

• Contact: You can contact us at trinitypasco@:t2t.org.
• Generosity: Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

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

• Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Offline donations: If you send donations directly to our headquarters, please send us an email so we can add it to your fundraising page.

✉️ Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation?

• Mail to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation
  Attn: T2T Trinity/Pasco5K/Matt Memoli
  2361 Hylan Blvd.
  Staten Island, NY 10306

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Yes: Contact us at trinitypasco@:t2t.org to transfer.
• Deadline: Transfers must be received before Thursday, October 26th.

🚫 Can I get a refund?

• No refunds: We do not provide refunds for the event.

🙋‍♀️ How can I volunteer?

• Sign up: It's simple! Sign up on our RunSignUp page: Volunteer Sign Up

🧾 Do registrants get receipts?</