Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Ripley, WV

🏃‍♂️ 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!
• Foundation Info: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.

🎉 Event Overview

• Date: This will be our 4th year in Ripley, WV, and we are excited to bring the community together 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.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Details: Packet pick up details will be announced soon.

🖊️ Registration Information

• Day of Registration: Yes. Registration will open at 8:30 the morning of the run. If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.
• Online Registration: Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed. If you wait to register you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag.

🏷️ Bib Number Requirements

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

🥇 Awards and Recognition

• Running Awards: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Spirit of the Event: 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 Availability

• Water Stations: Yes, there will be water available at the start/finish line.

🛠️ What to Bring

• Allowed Items: 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.

💵 Fundraising and Donations

• Registration Fee: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
• Donation Acceptance: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

✉️ Contact and Sponsorship

• Sponsorship Inquiries: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to Ripley@:t2t.org with your contact information.
• Donations of Goods: You can contact us at Ripley@:t2t.org.

🤝 Fundraising Support

• Individual Fundraising: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Offline Donations: Please mail any offline donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Adam Santamaria, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

🔄 Registration Management

• Registration Transfer: Yes. Please contact us at ripley@:t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.
• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds. Your registration may be transferred to another person.

🦺 Volunteer Opportunities

• Volunteer Sign-Up: It's simple! Email us at ripley@:t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours.

💌 Receipts and Medical Staff

• Receipt Provision: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt.
• Medical Support: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.

🎁 Fundraising Incentives

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

📅 Event Details

• Date: 2025-05-10
• Location: 100 North Court Street, Ripley, WV
• Race URL: Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Ripley, WV