About the Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk
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 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!
This will be our sixth year in Loudon, and we are excited to once again bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs. For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit T2T.org.
Event Details
- Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) - walk or run
- Location: 100 Cedar Street, Loudon, TN, US, 37774
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Packet Pickup & Registration
- Packet Pickup: Loudon Fire & Police Department Training Room (100 Cedar Street) on Friday, September 11 (4-6 pm) and Saturday, September 12 (7-8:30 am).
- Day-of Registration: Opens at 7 am on Saturday, September 12. Early registration is recommended to save time and money, and to ensure shirt availability. No cash transactions for in-person registrations.
- Online Registration: Open until the run starts.
Race Information
- Bib Number: Must be displayed on the front of your outermost garment. Participants without a bib will be asked to leave the course.
- Start Position: This is not a timed event, so frontline positions are available for faster runners.
- Awards: Awards are simple, focusing on firefighters, police, or military running in gear, honoring Stephen Siller's sacrifice. The event is an experience, not a competitive race.
- Water Stations: Two water stations along the route and water at the finish line.
- Permitted Items: Strollers, walkers, wheelchairs, friendly dogs (on leash), firefighter turnout gear, and military backpacks are permitted.
- Prohibited Items: Please leave personal items and valuables in your vehicle. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is not responsible for lost items.
Donations & Fundraising
- Registration fees do not count towards fundraising goals.
- Donations are accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
- To sponsor the event, email [email protected].
- To donate goods or services, email [email protected].
- Participants can create their own fundraising pages.
- Offline donations (checks payable to Tunnel to Towers Foundation) can be mailed to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Adam Santamaria, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
Transfers & Refunds
- Transfers: Registrations may be transferred to another participant by contacting [email protected].
- Refunds: No refunds are provided.
Volunteering & Medical
- Volunteering: Email [email protected] to volunteer.
- Medical Staff: An Emergency Medical Service team will be on-site with radio communication available on the course.
- Fundraising Incentives: Check the Fundraising Guide for details.