Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Columbia, SC

1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia SC

Friday, September 12th, 2025

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

Description: 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. It honors all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and supports our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty!
More Info: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit t2t.org.
Anniversary: This year marks the 24th anniversary of 9-11.
Date: On Friday, September 12th 2025 thousands of people will run or walk to honor first responders and remember all of those lives lost on 9-11.

Timing Chip: Yes, this is a timed race. All registrants who complete online registration, Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Columbia, SC (runsignup.com) will be chip timed.
Registration Close: REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Packet Pickup: Thursday, Sept 11th from 4 pm- 7 pm and Friday, Sept 12th 9am - 6pm at the Convention Center - The race starts at 7 pm.
T-shirts: We will do our best to accommodate all registrants. If you register late (after August 12, 2024), we will not guarantee shirts or shirt sizes.

Refund Policy: Unfortunately, ALL SALES ARE FINAL and we do not allow refunds.
Registration Transfer: However, you may transfer your registration to another participant.
Email Confirmation: If you can’t locate it and you are sure you registered DON’T STRESS. You’ll be on our list so we can check you in at packet pick up.
T-shirt Size Change: All T-shirt sizes will need to be changed before the August 12th deadline.

Parking: Convention center parking lot before 5:30p and Public/Columbia City parking garages and street parking.

Definition: Every first responder--- firefighter, law enforcement officer, EMS/paramedic, and/or past or present member of our US Armed Forces (including National Guard)--- is an important HERO in our community.
Discounted Rate: First responders should register for this discounted rate and be prepared to provide official identification, if requested.

Award: The Stephen G. Siller Steel Award can be won by the fire department which has a team of 5 participate by running in turnout gear: the four fastest times of their team members will be combined for the team’s total.
Eligibility: Please note: Our equipment policy for participating in the Siller Steel Award is that competitors must run in jackets (no liner), pants, helmet, and running shoes.
Team Registration: After all five firefighters from a team have registered online (using the Hero Rate), please send the team name and five firefighters' names to Columbia@t2t.org.

Participation Medals: There are no participation medals.
Awards: Individual awards for Overall, Master, Grand Masters, and Age Group categories.
Total Awards: Top 3 - 6 total awards across various categories.

Water Stations: Yes, two water stations will be available along the route, and there will be water available at the finish.
What to Bring: Backpacks, diaper bags, etc. are allowed.
Strollers and Accessibility: One can run with a stroller, backpack, or wheelchair. Roller blades or bicycles are NOT allowed.
Dog Policy: Yes, Please make sure your dog is leashed and in accordance with City of Columbia Animal Ordinances.

Registration Volunteers: Assist runners in completing their registration on the day of the race.
Packet Pick Up Volunteers: Assist already registered runners in picking up their packets.
Water Stations: Volunteer at the three stations on the course: each requires at least 15 volunteers.
343 Volunteers: Hold poster size photographs of the 343 first responders lost on 9/11.

Fundraising: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
Registration Fees: No, registration fees do not count towards your fundraising goal.
Post-Race Donations: Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to Columbia@t2t.org.
Goods and Services Donations: You can contact us at Columbia@t2t.org.
Offline Donations: Please mail any offline donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Adam Santamaria, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.