Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Bridgeport, CT

🏃‍♂️ 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). You are welcome to walk or run this event.

🗓️ What is the best time to register?

• Timing: The best time to register is always RIGHT NOW.
• Price Tiers: 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?

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

🅿️ Is there parking available?

• Carpool: Please carpool if you can or park in the residential areas surrounding Ellsworth Park where public parking is permitted.
• Port 5 Club: Parking will not be available at the Port 5 Club.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Dates: We will have early packet pick-up at the Port 5 Club (69 Brewster Street) on Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17 from 11:00am - 8:00pm.
• Event Day: Packet pick-up will also be available at Port 5 from 7:00am - 8:00am on the day of the event.

👤 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Authorization: Yes, they can. 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?

• Display: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Enforcement: 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?

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

💧 Will water be available?

• Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route, and there will be water available at the start/finish.
• Preparation: There will be very limited water at the start line. Please hydrate before the event starts, or bring water with you if necessary.

🍽️ Will there be food at the event?

• Encouragement: The Port 5 Naval Veterans club encourages all participants and spectators to come by the club for food and refreshments before, during and after the event.
• Vendors: They are working with local food trucks and vendors to bring post-race food on-site for the event.
• Access: The Port 5 Club will open to the public before, during and after the race. Food (breakfast and lunch items) and beverages may be purchased by anyone attending the event.

🧳 What can you bring to the event?

• Personal Items: You will be responsible for all of your personal belongings you bring to the event.
• Security: 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.

👕 What should I wear if I am participating?

• Comfort: General public should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Patriotism: We encourage everyone to wear patriotic colors and carry flags if you would like. We LOVE to see Red, White, and Blue!
• Uniform: 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: Please send all sponsorship correspondence with your contact information to bridgeportrun@:t2t.org and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

🎁 What does a corporate sponsor receive?

• Package: Based on the level of financial commitment, sponsors are able to receive a fabulous package of promotional opportunities, 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 bridgeportrun@:t2t.org.

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

• Contact: Contact us at bridgeportrun@:t2t.org. 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.
• Appreciation: Your generosity will be so appreciated.

💰 Where does all the money raised get allocated?

• Donations: All funds raised from Tunnel to Towers 5K Run Bridgeport 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.
• Distribution: We honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country. 93% of all money donated to the Foundation goes directly into their programs to help fallen first responders and veteran families.