Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Climb - Biloxi, MS

🏃‍♂️ What is a Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk?

• Purpose: The Tunnel to Towers 5K 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 Information: For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit t2t.org.

🏅 How far is a Tunnel to Towers 5K Run, Walk, & Climb – Biloxi?

• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles) as well as a stair climb.
• Participation: You are welcome to walk or run this event.

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• Cost Increase: Yes, the cost will increase by $15 the day of the event.
• Pricing Changes: The pricing of the event goes up on event day, and one month prior to the event.
• Best Time: The best time to register is always RIGHT NOW.

👶 What is the age limit?

• No Age Limit: There is no age limit.
• Children: Children under 12 can run free, you do not need to be registered.
• T-shirts: If you would like an event t-shirt for children under 12, please register online and choose their t-shirt size.

⏰ What is the best time to register?

• Timing: The best time to register is always RIGHT NOW.
• Price Tiering: Registration is tied to a price tiering system where the price increases occur one week after the opening of registration, one month before the event, and on race day.

🚗 Is there parking available?

• Ample Parking: There is ample parking available at Margaritaville Resort Biloxi.
• Parking Guidelines: Please make sure you park in the lot West of the resort. There will be signs directing you where to go.
• Overflow Parking: Overflow parking will be across the street.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Early Pick-Up: We will have early packet pick-up at Margaritaville Resort Biloxi. Date and times will be announced prior to.
• Weekend Pick-Up: Keep an eye on our FB page for updates. We will be located on the second floor near the hotel elevators.
• Event Day Pick-Up: You can also pick up early the day of the event beginning at 12:00 PM in the parking lot of Margaritaville near the finish line.

🙋‍♂️ Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

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

🔢 Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Mandatory: 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.

🏁 I am a fast runner. Can I get a front line position?

• Pace Adjustment: Runners predicting a faster pace may make their way to the front of the line, based on space availability (hint: arrive early!).

💧 Will water be available?

• Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route, and there will be water available at the finish.
• Hydration: There will be very limited water at the start line. Please hydrate before the event starts, or bring water with you if necessary.
• Climb Support: There will also be water at the bottom and top floors of the stairwell, as well as the 10th floor breezeway for our climb participants.

🧳 What can you bring to the event?

• Personal Belongings: You will be responsible for all of your personal belongings you bring to the event.
• Secure Storage: Please leave anything that you do not want to run/walk with locked securely in your vehicle.

👶 Can I run with a stroller, backpack, wheelchair, roller blades, bicycle, etc?

• Permitted Equipment: You can participate with a stroller, wheelchair, and/or backpack.
• Prohibited Items: No roller blades, bicycles, or pets.

👕 What should I wear if I am participating?

• Attire Recommendations: General public should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Patriotic Theme: We encourage everyone to wear patriotic colors and carry flags if you would like. We LOVE to see Red, White, and Blue!
• Military Gear: Military and first responders, we encourage you to wear your gear/uniform, or anything that signifies what department or branch you serve.

🏆 Can I participate in both the T2T Biloxi 5K and Stair Climb?

• Participation Options: You certainly can! You will be able to register for just the 5K, just the stair climb, or for both events.
• Cost for Both: The fee to participate in both events will be just $10 more than the fee to participate in just one event.

🌆 How many floors is the stair climb?

• Symbolic Climb: The entire event will be 110 floors total. This is symbolic of the 110 floors in the World Trade Center.
• Climbing Setup: You will climb/walk up the 22 floors of Margaritaville Resort a total of 5 times. We will have a second stairwell open for our climb participants to descend.
• No Elevator Usage: You will not be using elevators.

🚶‍♀️ Can I still participate if I am unable to climb the entire 110 floors?

• Flexible Participation: Of course! If you would only like to go up once, or as many times as you chose, you may do so.

🆘 Will there be floors that I can "bail out" on if it becomes impossible for me to go on?

• Emergency Exits: Yes. You will be able to "bail out"