Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Bethel, CT

📍 Location

• Date: Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
• Venue: Bethel High School - 300 Whittlesey Drive, Bethel CT 06801
• Start Time: 8:30AM

🏃 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 Info: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community Event: This will be the 6th year in Bethel 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.

📏 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?

• Pickup Details: Packet pickup will be on race day morning and at a location TBD on the Friday and/or Saturday before the event.

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• Day-of Registration: Yes. Registration will be open until the start of the run.
• Shirt Availability: If you wait we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

⏰ When does online registration close?

• Registration Status: Registration will be open until the start of the run.

🚗 Is there parking available?

• Parking Location: Yes. There is plenty of parking at Bethel High School 300 Whittlesey Drive, Bethel CT 06801.

🎽 Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Requirement: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Course Policy: Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish.

🕒 Is this a timed race?

• Race Timing: Yes, this will be a timed race.

🏅 Will there be awards for running?

• Award Purpose: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Type of 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 Focus: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run.

👕 Are there race T-shirts?

• T-shirt Guarantee: Yes. Everyone who registers by 6/10 is guaranteed a race t-shirt.

💧 Will water be available?

• Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available at the square.

🛒 What can you bring to the event?

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted.
• Protection of Valuables: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Risk Policy: 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.

🎗️ Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

• Fundraising Clarification: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

👥 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Packet Pickup: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Gratitude: And don't forget to thank them!

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

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

🤝 How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Sponsorship Inquiry: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to bethel@:t2t.org with your contact information and 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 for Donations: You can contact us at bethel@:t2t.org.
• Keeping Costs Down: 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.

📈 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 and you will be able to accept donations online.
• Donation Process: Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that.
• Contact Info: Contact us at bethel@:t2t.org and we can walk you through the process or you can send donations directly to ATTN: Tommy Mazza - 2361 Hylan Boulevard., Staten Island, NY 10306.
• Information Request: Please give us your information so we can add it to your fundraising page. It's easy!

📬 Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation (check made payable to Tunnel to Towers Foundation)?

• Mailing Address: Please mail any offline donations to:
• Payable To: Tunnel to Towers Foundation
• Attention: T2T Bethel 5k Run and Walk
• Full Address: 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Transfer Options: Yes. See information above OR contact us at bethel@:t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.

💰 Can I get a refund?

• Refund Policy: We do not