Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Riverside County, 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 Info: For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit t2t.org.

🎉 Event Overview

• First Annual: This will be our 1st Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Riverside.
• Community Commitment: We are excited to grow the community’s commitment to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
• Partners: This event is put on in conjunction with CalFire, the Riverside County Sheriffs Department, and the Ben Clark Training Center.

📏 How Far is the Run?

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

📍 Event Address

• Location: Ben Clark Training Center 16902 Bundy Ave, Riverside, CA 92518.

📦 Packet Pickup

• When: Packet pick up will be available on the morning of the event at the Ben Clark Training Center beginning at 7am.
• Pre-Event Pickup: Check back for information on a pre-event day packet pick up as the event date approaches!

🔖 Day of Registration

• Onsite Registration: Yes, registration will open at 7am the morning of the run at the Ben Clark Training Center.
• Advice: You’ll save time and money if you register in advance.
• Shirt Availability: If you wait to register we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

🅿️ Parking Information

• Availability: Yes, there is plenty of parking at the Ben Clark Training Center.
• Access: Please enter through Bundy Ave and Krameria. Ferguson and Larry Parrish will be closed to traffic starting at 7:30am.

📋 Bib Number Requirements

• Display: 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.

🏅 Awards

• Medals: Award medals will be given to the top three men/women, boys/girls under 18, and the top 3 first responders running in their turnout gear.

💧 Water Availability

• Locations: Yes, water will be available at the Start Line and Finish Line.

🎒 Event Participation Guidelines

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted.
• Start Position: We ask that those with strollers start towards the back.
• Valuables: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.

💰 Registration and Fundraising

• Fundraising Goals: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
• Packet Pickup by Others: Yes, they can pick up your packet if they present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Team Donations: Yes, donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

🏗️ Sponsorship Opportunities

• Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to riversiderun@t2t.org.

🛠️ Donations of Goods or Services

• Contact Us: You can contact us at riversiderun@t2t.org.

💻 Fundraising as a Participant

• Fundraising Page: Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page and accept donations online.
• Contact for Help: Contact us at indianapolisrun@t2t.org.

📬 Offline Donations

• Mailing Address: Please mail any offline donations to:
• Details: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: T2T Riverside 5k Run & Walk – Thomas Mazza, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

🔄 Registration Transfer

• Yes: You can transfer your registration to another participant.

💵 Refund Policy

• No Refunds: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless of circumstances.

🙋‍♂️ Volunteering

• Register: It's simple, either register online or email us at riversiderun@t2t.org.
• Volunteer Needs: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities.

🧾 Receipts for Registrants

• Email Receipt: You should automatically receive a receipt via email when you register online.

🚑 Medical Staff

• On-Site Team: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.

🏆 Fundraising Incentives

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