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

231 Main Street, Lynchburg TN

Saturday, September 6th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ 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.
Mission: 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 www.T2T.org.

Date & Location: This event will take place on September 6, 2025, at 231 Main Street, Lynchburg, TN.
Community Impact: This will be the 4th year in Lynchburg, TN and 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.

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

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, but we will do our best!
Online Registration: Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed. If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag.
Bib Requirement: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish.
Fast Runners: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).

Water Availability: Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available at the start/finish line.
Allowed Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
Safety Note: Please do not leave any personal items visible in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

Registration Fee: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
Packet Collection: Yes, someone else can pick up your packet for you. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
Donations Post-Race: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to lynchburg@t2t.org with your contact information, and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

Goods or Services Donations: You can contact us at lynchburg@t2t.org. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.
Fundraising: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
Offline Donations: Please mail any offline donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Adam Santamaria-Lynchburg 5K, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

Transfer Registration: 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 for extenuating circumstances.

Medical Staff: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.
Volunteer Inquiry: It's simple! Email us at lynchburg@t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours.

Receipt Confirmation: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt. If paying by credit card or check that is your receipt. If paying in cash, receipt upon request.