Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Quincy, IL

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.
• Mission: 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: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.
• Local Event: This is the first year Tunnel to Towers is coming to Quincy and we are excited to show our support and "do good and never forget."

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.

Packet Pickup

• Details: Details coming soon.

Registration Information

• Day Of Registration: Yes. Registration will be open until the start of the run. If you wait to register we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.
• Online Registration: Registration will be open until the start of the run.
• Bib Number: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish.
• Fast Runners: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).

Awards and Recognition

• Awards: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders, 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 Purpose: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run. The event is currently not timed. This may change as plans develop and sponsors sign up.

Event Logistics

• Water Availability: Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available.
• Items Permitted: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Personal Items: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

Fundraising and Donations

• Registration Fee: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
• Packet Pickup by Others: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt. And don't forget to thank them!
• Donating After the Race: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
• Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to quincyrun@:t2t.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

Additional Information

• Goods or Services Donation: You can contact us at quincyrun@:t2t.org. 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. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.
• Fundraising Support: 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.
• Offline Donations: Please mail any offline donations to:
• Transfer Registration: Yes. See information above OR contact us at quincyrun@:t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.

Refund and Volunteer Information

• No Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event for extenuating circumstances.
• Volunteering: It's simple! Email us at quincyrun@:t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours. Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities.
• Receipts for Registrants: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt. If paying by credit card or check that is your receipt.
• Medical Staff: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.

Fundraising Incentives

• Incentives Available: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.
• Fundraising Deadlines: To qualify, complete your fundraising by June 30, 2025 for winter and spring events, or October 10, 2025 for summer and fall events.