Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Nelsonville, OH

🏃‍♂️ 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.
• Honor: 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 Info: For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community Event: This will be the 4th year in Nelsonville, OH and we are excited to 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?

• Location: Saturday, April 26 10am - 4pm at Nelsonville Elks, 53 Hocking St., Nelsonville.

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• Registration: Yes. Registration will stay open until the start of the race.
• Advice: You’ll save money and time if you register early, and we may not have a shirt for you ~ and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

🔒 When does online registration close?

• Status: Online registration does not close.

🎽 Do I have to wear my bib number?

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

🏃‍♀️ I am a fast runner. Can I get a frontline position?

• Eligibility: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).

🏆 Will there be awards for running?

• Awards: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Categories: 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?

• Availability: Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available at the finish line.

🛒 What can you bring to the event?

• 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.

💸 Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

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

📄 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

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

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

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

🤝 How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to nelsonville@: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: You can contact us at nelsonville@:t2t.org.
• Note: Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

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

• Fundraising Page: Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Donations: Contact us at nelsonville@:t2t.org for help with donations or send directly to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

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

• Mail to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Adam Santamaria, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Transfer: Yes. See information above OR contact us at nelsonville@:t2t.org.

💲 Can I get a refund?

• Policy: We do not provide refunds. Registration may be transferred to another person.

🙋‍♂️ How can I volunteer?

• Contact: Email us at nelsonville@:t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours.
• Need: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

📄 Do registrants get receipts?

• Receipt Status: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt.

🚑 Is there a medical staff available on-site?

• Support: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.

🏅 Does Tunnel to Towers offer fundraising incentives?

• Incentives: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.
• Deadline: To qualify, complete your fundraising by June 30, 2025.