Tunnel to Towers Climb - Towson, MD

🏙️ What is a Tunnel to Towers Climb?

• Description: The Tunnel to Towers Climb 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.
• Purpose: 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 Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit t2t.org.

🧗‍♂️ How far is a Tunnel to Towers Climb?

• Climb Details: A T2T climb attempts to have participants ascend the same number of floors as were in the Twin Towers, which were at 110 floors.
• Venue: As this event is in Johnny Unitas Stadium, participants will need to complete five stair sections (laps) of the bleachers of the north concourse.

🕒 What is the best time to register?

• Registration Timing: The best time to register is always RIGHT NOW.
• Price Structure: 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.
• Price Details:
  • Adult: $35 (Promo Rate), $45 (After Promo Rate), $50 (One Month Before Event), $55 (Day of Event)
  • Military & First Responder: $30 (Promo Rate), $40 (After Promo Rate), $45 (One Month Before Event), $45 (Day of Event)
  • Teen: $10 (Promo Rate), $20 (After Promo Rate), $25 (One Month Before Event), $30 (Day of Event)
  • Child: $5 (Promo Rate), $10 (After Promo Rate), $15 (One Month Before Event), $20 (Day of Event)

👥 What is the age limit?

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

🚗 Is there parking available?

• Location: There is parking at Johnny Unitas Stadium.
• Lot Information: Please use lot 4. Please follow all local parking regulations.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Pickup Options: Check back closer to event time for more pickup options.
• Event Day: Packet pickup will also be available the morning of the event at the north concourse of Johnny Unitas Stadium.

👤 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

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

🎫 Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Display Requirement: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Non-Compliance: Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish.

🏃‍♂️ I am a fast climber. Can I get a front line position?

• Placement: Climbers predicting a faster pace may make their way to the front of their start wave and line up, based on space availability.
• Tip: Arrive early!

⏲️ Will the event be timed?

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

🥤 Will water be available?

• Water Stations: Yes, there will be water available at the start/finish.
• Limited Water: There will be very limited water at the start line.
• Hydration Advice: Please hydrate before the event starts, or bring water with you if necessary.

🍔 Will there be food at the event?

• Food Vendors: We are working with local food trucks and vendors to bring food on-site at the event.

🧳 What can you bring to the event?

• Personal Belongings: You will be responsible for all of your personal belongings you bring to the event.
• Storage Advice: Please leave anything that you do not want to climb with locked securely in your vehicle.

🚫 Can I run with a stroller, wheelchair, roller blades, bicycle, etc?

• Prohibition: No. This is a stair climb and these items will not be permitted.
• Item Responsibility: All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. T2T will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

👕 What should I wear if I am participating?

• Attire: The general public should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Patriotic Colors: We encourage everyone to wear patriotic colors and carry flags if you would like. We LOVE to see Red, White, and Blue!
• Military Gear: 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 luthervilleclimb@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 Services: Contact us at luthervilleclimb@t2t.org.

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

• Donation Contact: Contact us at luthervilleclimb@t2t.org.
• Appreciation: We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Your generosity will be so appreciated.

💰 Where does all the money raised get allocated?

• Fund Allocation: All funds raised from Tunnel to Towers Towson Climb will be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for many of their programs.</