Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Madison, WI

🏃‍♂️ 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!
• Foundation: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community: This will be the first year for the Madison, WI area and we are excited to bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs.

📍 Where is the event?

• Location: This 5K event will be held in DeForest, WI, starting and ending from Veterans Memorial Park (209 N. Main Street, DeForest, WI 53532).
• Proximity: With the close proximity to Madison, about a 10 minute drive from Madison’s Northeast side and about a 25 minute drive to downtown Madison, the event was branded to help people identify the nearby area.

🏃‍♀️ How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
• Shorter distances: No shorter distance “fun run” is offered. However, participants can run/walk a shorter distance before returning to the park if they wish to do less than the 5K.

🗺️ What is the 5K route like?

• Route: Our route follows the Yahara River Trail and is an out-and-back route to eliminate excessive street crossings.
• Elevation: Total elevation gain in the first half of the route is approximately 10 meters (33 feet) with a total elevation loss of the same on the second half of the route.
• Conditions: The trail is paved for the entire length of the route. The route is primarily flat with one small hill at the halfway turn-around.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Early pick up: Early packet pick up is available on Friday, May 30th from 4pm to 6:30pm at Fleet Feet in Sun Prairie (2816 Prairie Lakes Drive #101, Sun Prairie, WI 53590).
• Event day: Event day packet pick up will begin at 7:30am on Saturday, May 31st at DeForest Veterans Memorial Park.

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• On-site registration: Yes. You may register online until the beginning of the opening ceremony and on event day, volunteers on site can assist you in registering from 7:30 am until 8:30 am.
• Shirt availability: Please note, shirts may not be available if you register after May 11th. We do not guarantee shirts for late registrants.

⏰ When does online registration close?

• Deadline: Online registration will be open until 9:00 am on the event day.

🚗 Is there parking available?

• Parking stalls: Yes, some. There are approximately 30 parking stalls at Veterans Memorial Park in DeForest.
• Street parking: Lots of nearby street parking is also available within a half mile of the park.

📛 Do I have to wear my bib number?

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

🏅 Will there be awards for running?

• Awards: No, this event is not timed and is not intended to be competitive in nature.
• Future changes: This may change as plans develop and sponsors sign up, but at this time, we do not intend to offer running awards.

💧 Will water be available?

• Water stations: Yes. Two water stations will be available along the route and there will be water available at the start/finish line.
• Refilling: There is also a drinking fountain in Veteran’s Memorial Park if you desire to refill a bottle.

👜 What can you bring to the event?

• Permitted 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. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

🌟 Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

• Fundraising: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
• Support: Please help us in our mission to “do good” by fundraising and/or by spreading the word about our event to others who may be interested in joining us.

🤝 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

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

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

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

🏢 How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to MadisonRun@:t2t.org with your contact information.
• Response time: We make every effort to reply within 48 hours or 2 business days.

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

• Contact: Please contact us at MadisonRun@:t2t.org with your contact information.
• Response time: We make every effort to reply within 48 hours or 2 business days.

📢 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.
• Check memo: When sending donations, please include Madison, WI in the memo section of the check.

✏️ How should I make out a donation check?

• Payable to: Please make checks payable to “Tunnel to Towers Foundation".
• Memo line: Please remember to include Madison, WI in the memo line so the foundation can track