Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Portland, ME

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

🚶‍♀️How far is a Tunnel to Towers 5K?

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

📝What is the best time to register?

• Immediately: The best time to register is always RIGHT NOW.
• Price Increase: 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.

👶What is the age limit?

• No Limit: There is no age limit.
• All Welcome: All are welcome!

🅿️Is there parking available?

• Limited Parking: Parking is limited at the park.
• Carpool: Please carpool if you can or park in the residential areas where public parking is permitted.

🎽Where can I pick up my packet?

• Event Day: We will have early packet pick-up at Edward Payson Park on the day of the event.
• TBD: There will be an early pickup date TBD as we get closer to the day of the event.

👤Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Yes: Yes, they can.
• Receipt: They must present a copy of your registration receipt.

🔖Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Required: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Course Policy: 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?

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

⏱️Will the Event be timed?

• Timed Event: Yes, the event will be timed.
• Personal Timing: You are also more than welcome to use a smartphone, or watch to keep up with your own time.

💧Will water be available?

• Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.
• Start/Finish: There will be water available at the start/finish.
• Hydrate: Please hydrate before the event starts, or bring water with you if necessary.

🎒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?

• Allowed: You can participate with a stroller, wheelchair, and/or backpack.
• Not Allowed: No roller blades, bicycles, or pets.
• Value Storage: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.

👕What should I wear if I am participating?

• Comfortable Clothing: The general public should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Patriotic Colors: We encourage everyone to wear patriotic colors and carry flags if you would like.
• Military Gear: Military and first responders, we encourage you to wear your gear/uniform, or anything that signifies what department or branch you serve.

🤝How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Contact Us: Please send all sponsorship correspondence with your contact information to portlandrun@t2t.org and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

🎁What does a corporate sponsor receive?

• Promotional Opportunities: Based on the level of financial commitment, sponsors are able to receive a fabulous package of promotional opportunities.
• Branding: Prominent logo placement, registration passes, and a chance to align your company's name with a top event benefiting a national non-profit.
• Contact: Contact us at portlandrun@t2t.org.

🎉I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that?

• Contact Us: Contact us at portlandrun@t2t.org.
• Support: We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen Siller's name.

💰Where does all the money raised get allocated?

• Fund Allocation: All funds raised from Tunnel to Towers 5K Run Portland will be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for many of their programs.
• Mission: The mission of this Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001.
• Support: 95% of all money donated to the Foundation goes directly into their programs to help fallen first responders and veteran families.

🏆If I win an award and am not present for the award ceremony, where can I pick it up?

• Contact Us: Please contact us via email portlandrun@t2t.org and we will do our best to make arrangements to get your award to you.

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

• Yes: 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.
• Contact Us: Contact us at portlandrun@t2t.org and