Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Montrose, PA

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 Link: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.T2T.org.

Event Details

• Community Event: This will be the second year in Susquehanna county and we are excited to once again bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs.
• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles) walk or run event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

Registration Information

• Day-of Registration: Yes, registration will open at 7 am the morning of the run. There will be a $5 late registration fee for those who choose to register on the morning of the race for all registrants except for First Responders.
• Online Closure: Online registration will remain open until the start of the event. If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag.
• T-Shirt Guarantee: If you register before you are guaranteed a shirt. People who register after this date are not guaranteed a shirt and will get one as supplies last.

Registration Policies

• Transfer: Yes, see the information above OR contact us at montroserun@:t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.
• Refunds: 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.

Event Participation

• Display of Bib: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Fast Runner Position: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early!).
• Awards: Yes, there will be awards for running.

Event Regulations

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Water Stations: Yes, two water stations will be available along the route and there will be water available at the start/finish line.
• Medical Staff: Yes, medical staff will be available on-site.

Packet Pickup

• Pickup Times: Packet pickup will be available Wednesday, September 9th from 4-6 PM, on “The Green”, Lake Ave., Montrose, Pa. 18801. Late pickup on race day starting at 7AM.
• Authorization: Yes, someone else can pick up your packet for you. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.

Sponsorship and Donations

• Sponsorship Details: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to montroserun@:t2t.org.
• Goods or Services: You can contact us at montroserun@:t2t.org.
• Fundraising: 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.
• Donation After Race: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event on the race registration website.

Mailing Donations

Please mail any offline donations to:

Tunnel to Towers Foundation
ATTN: Alyssa Fusillo
2361 Hylan Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10306