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

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

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 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! For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.

🎉 Event Details

• Date: April 27, 2025
• Location: Historical Public Square, Nelsonville, OH
• Community Involvement: 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.

🛣️ Distance Information

This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

📦 Packet Pickup

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

📝 Registration Information

• Day of Registration: Yes. Registration will stay open until the start of the race. 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.
• Online Registration: Online registration does not close.

📄 Bib Number Requirements

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.

🏅 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.

💧 Water Stations

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

👜 Allowed Items

Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted. 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.
• Donation After Race: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event is over.
• Sponsorship Opportunities: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to nelsonville@:t2t.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.
• Donation of Goods: You can contact us at nelsonville@:t2t.org. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

🤝 Participant Inquiries

• 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.
• Offline Donations: Please mail any offline donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Adam Santamaria, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
• Registration Transfer: Yes. See information above OR contact us at nelsonville@:t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.
• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds. Registration may be transferred to another person.

🩺 Medical Support

Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site. There is also radio communication available on the course to help communicate with the EMS.

🎁 Fundraising Incentives

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

🙌 Volunteer Opportunities

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

📄 Receipts and Confirmation

When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt. If paying by credit card or check that is your receipt. If paying in cash, receipt upon request.