Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Newman, CA

🏃‍♂️ 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!
• More Information: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.T2T.org.
• Community Event: This will be the third year for Tunnel to Towers to hold an event in Newman, CA. We are very excited to bring together the community to honor first responders, specifically Newman Police Officer Ronil Singh, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs.

🏅 How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

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

👕 Will there be participant shirts?

• T-shirt for Everyone: Yes, all participants and volunteers will receive a T-shirt.
• Registration Deadline: Please register or notify us of your intent to volunteer by August 11th, 2025.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Packet Information: Details will be coming on packet pick up!

👤 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Authorization: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Appreciation: And don't forget to thank them!

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• On-Site Registration: Yes. Registration will open at 7 am the morning of the run.
• Shirt Availability: If you wait we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

⏰ When does online registration close?

• Registration Details: Online registration will remain open, and registration on race day is allowed, although there will be a price increase.

📋 Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Bib 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.

🏃‍♀️ I am a fast runner. Can I get a front line position?

• Seeded Runners: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).

🏆 Will there be awards for running?

• Awards Philosophy: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Award Categories: Most of our awards are based on firefighters, police or military running in gear in the same fashion that Stephen Siller did on 9/11.
• Event Nature: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run.
• Timing Information: The event is currently not timed. This may change as plans develop and sponsors sign up.

💧 Will water be available?

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

🛍️ What can you bring to the event?

• Allowed Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Personal Items: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Security Responsibility: 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.

🤝 How can I volunteer?

• Contact Us: It's simple! Email us at newman@t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

🏢 How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Sponsorship Inquiries: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to newman@t2t.org with your contact information.

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

• Contact Information: You can contact us at newman@t2t.org.
• Cost Efficiency: 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.
• Generosity: Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

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

• Fundraising Page: 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.
• Donation Process: Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that.
• Contact Information: Contact us at newman@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process.

🔄 Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

• Fundraising Policy: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

🎉 Does Tunnel to Towers offer fundraising incentives?

• Incentives Available: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.
• Deadline: To qualify, complete your fundraising by December 1, 2025.

💳 Can I still donate to a team and/or individual after the start of the race?

• Donation Timeline: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

✉️ Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation (check made payable to Tunnel to Towers Foundation)?

• Mailing Address: Please mail any offline donations to:
• Tunnel to Towers Foundation
• ATTN: Tommy Mazza-T2T Newman, CA 5K Run & Walk
• 2361 Hylan Blvd.
• Staten Island, NY 10306

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?