About the Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Series
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! For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit t2t.org.
This will be the inaugural Tunnels to Towers event here in Palm Coast, and we are excited to bring our community together to honor first responders, our servicemen and servicewomen, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs.
Event Details
This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup will be Wednesday, 2/1/23 to Friday, 2/3/23 from 9am-6pm at: Palm Coast Community Center 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE NE, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Day-of Registration
Yes. Registration will open at 7am the morning of the run. If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.
Online Registration
Online registration will remain open until Friday, February 3, the day before race day. If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your T-shirt and any other race day swag.
Bib Number
Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish.
Front-line Position
Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be encouraged to move to the front corral (arrive early).
Awards and Timing
Yes, additionally, this event will be timed. We keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders, most of our awards are based on firefighters, police or military running in gear in the same fashion that Stephen Siller did on 9/11. This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run.
Hydration
Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available at the start/finish line.
What to Bring
Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted. Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.
Fundraising
Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal. 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. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
Packet Pickup by Others
Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt. And don't forget to thank them!
Sponsorship and Donations
Please send all sponsorship correspondence to [email protected] with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours. You can contact us at [email protected]. We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen Siller's name. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated. We can help you with that. Contact us at [email protected] and we can walk you through the process or you can send donations directly to ATTN: Adam Santamaria - 2361 Hylan Boulevard., Staten Island, NY 10306 - please give us your information so we can add it to your fundraising page. Please mail any offline donations to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation Attn: Adam Santamaria - T2T Palm Coast 5K Run & Walk 2361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306
Registration Transfers and Refunds
Yes. See information above OR contact us at [email protected] and we will manually change it in our system. We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event for extenuating circumstances. Registration may be transferred to another person.
Volunteering
It's simple! Email us at [email protected] and we will reply within 24 hours. Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!
Receipts
When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt. If paying by credit card or check that is your receipt. If paying in cash, receipt upon request.
Medical and Safety
Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site. There is also radio communication available on the course to help communicate with the EMS. We will be abiding by all local and state guidelines regarding masks and social distancing. Stay tuned for updates as the event gets closer. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has followed all protocols and guidelines implemented since COVID-19 was first declared a pandemic. Each city and state currently have their own regulations in place, and Tunnel to Towers must be prepared and collect all data for whatever new guidelines may be implemented.
