Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - North Conway, NH

🏅 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!
• Foundation: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit t2t.org.

📏 How far is a Tunnel to Towers 5K Run, Walk, & Climb?

• 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 increases: 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.

💰 Registration amounts are as follows:

• Adult: $25 (Promo Rate), $35 (After Promo Rate), $40 (Month Before Event), $45 (Day of Event)
• Military & First Responder: $20, $30, $35, $35
• Teen: $10, $20, $25, $30
• Child: $5, $10, $15, $20

🎂 What is the age limit?

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

🅿️ Is there parking available?

• Location: There is limited parking at Shouler Park.
• Local street parking: Feel free to use the local street parking so long as it is permitted. Please follow all local parking regulations.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet (Race bib and T-shirts)?

• Pickup options: Check back closer to event time for more pickup options.
• Location: Packet pickup will also be available the morning of the event at Shouler Park.

👤 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

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

📜 Do I have to wear my bib number?

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

• Advice: 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?

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

💧 Will water be available?

• Location: Yes, there will be water available at the start/finish.
• Hydration: 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?

• Food: No.

🎒 What can you bring to the event?

• Personal items: You will be responsible for all of your personal belongings you bring to the event.
• Recommendation: 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.
• Prohibited: No roller blades, bicycles, or pets.
• Positioning: If participating with a stroller, please start towards the back to prevent a bottleneck at the start line.

👕 What should I wear if I am participating?

• Clothing: The general public should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Colors: We encourage everyone to wear patriotic colors and carry flags if you would like. We LOVE to see Red, White, and Blue!
• Uniforms: 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 nationalrwcseries@t2t.org and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

🎁 What does a corporate sponsor receive?

• Benefits: 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 nationalrwcseries@t2t.org.

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

• Contact: Contact us at nationalrwcseries@t2t.org. We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

💵 Where does all the money raised get allocated?

• Foundation: All funds raised from Tunnel to Towers 5K Run North Conway 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.
• Allocation: 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?

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