Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Lynchburg, TN

🏃‍♂️ 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 Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.T2T.org.

🎉 Event Overview

• Year: This will be the 4th year in Lynchburg, TN.
• Community Spirit: We are excited to once again bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s programs.

🏃‍♀️ How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

• Distance: This is a 5K (approximately 3.1 miles) to walk or run this event.
• Accessibility: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Time: Packet pick-up will be from 5-7pm on Friday, September 5th at the Gazebo on the Town Square.

📝 Registration

• Day-of Registration: Yes. You will still be able to register on the morning of the run, but if you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registration.
• Online Registration: Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed.

🏷️ Bib Numbers

• Requirement: 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.

🥤 Water Availability

• Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.
• Start/Finish: Water will also be available at the start/finish line.

🛒 Event Participation

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Personal Items: Please do not leave any personal items visible in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.

💰 Fundraising

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

📧 Sponsorship

• Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to lynchburg@t2t.org with your contact information.

🎁 Donations

• Goods or Services: You can contact us at lynchburg@t2t.org with offers to donate goods or services.
• Fundraising Page: Once you are registered, directions to start your own fundraising page will be provided.

📬 Offline Donations

• Mailing Address: Please mail any offline donations to the following address:
• Tunnel to Towers Foundation
  ATTN: Adam Santamaria-Lynchburg 5K
  2361 Hylan Blvd.
  Staten Island, NY 10306

🔄 Registration Transfers

• Transfer Policy: Yes. See information above OR contact us at lynchburg@t2t.org.
• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event if you cannot attend or the Foundation needs to cancel the event.

🙌 Volunteering

• How to Volunteer: Email us at lynchburg@t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours.
• Need: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities.

👩‍⚕️ Medical Support

• Emergency Services: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.
• Communication: Radio communication is available on the course to assist the EMS.

🏆 Fundraising Incentives

• Incentives: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.