Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Donnellson, IA

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

• Mission: 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.
• Paying Tribute: 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!
• More Information: For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.T2T.org.

🎉 Event Details

• Date & Location: The event will be held on July 4, 2025, at 616 N. Main Street, Donnellson, IA.
• Community Focus: This will be our third year in Donnellson, 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 Foundation’s programs.

🏅 Race Information

• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
• Packet Pickup: Donnellson Fire Department July 3rd from 5 pm – 7 pm.
• Day-of Registration: Yes, registration will open at 7 am the morning of the run.
• Online Registration: Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed.

📅 Additional Important Details

• Bib Number: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Fast Runners: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral.
• Awards: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run. The event is currently not timed.
• Water Availability: Yes, water will be available at the start/finish line.

🚫 Event Guidelines

• Allowed Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• 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.
• Donations: Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

💰 Sponsorship and Donations

• Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to donnellson@t2t.org.
• Goods or Services Donations: You can contact us at donnellson@t2t.org.
• Fundraising: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.

📫 Offline Donations

• Mailing Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation Attn: T2T Donnellson Iowa Run 2361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306.

🔄 Registration Changes

• Transfer Registration: Yes. See information above OR contact us at donnellson@t2t.org.
• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event if you cannot attend.

🩺 Medical and Volunteer Support

• Medical Staff: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on-site.
• Volunteers: Email us at donnellson@t2t.org if you would like to volunteer.

💻 Receipts and Incentives

• Receipts: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt.
• Fundraising Incentives: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.