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!
For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.
This will be our 13th Medina event, and we are excited to once again bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds in support of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s 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
- Medina Fire Department Station 1
300 W. Reagan Pkwy., Medina, OH 44256
Friday, September 11th 12 Noon – 7 PM
Saturday, September 12th 8 AM – 4 PM - Medina Historic Public Square (North side-Liberty St.)
Sunday, September 13th 7 AM – 8 AM
Registration
Yes, registration will remain open until the start of the run. If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes or other merchandise for late registrants. Online registration will be open until the start of the run.
Parking
Yes, municipal lots and parking garages are located near the Square.
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.
Frontline Position
Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early). Runners will start first, then, first responders in gear will start behind them. Walkers, strollers and participants with dogs will be placed last to ensure safety at the starting line.
Awards
Yes, 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. We do not give age-based awards; however, results will be posted.
Hydration
Yes, a water station will be available at the Fire Station on the route and there will be water available at the Square/Finish line.
What to Bring
Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted (delayed start). 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.
Packet Pickup for Others
Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt. And don't forget to thank them!
Donations
Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
Sponsorship
Please send all sponsorship correspondence to [email protected] with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.
Goods or Services Donation
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’s programs. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Cash/Money Donations
We can help you with that. Contact us at [email protected], 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.
Offline Donations
Please mail any offline donations to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation ATTN.: Adam Santamaria 2361 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10306
Registration Transfer
Yes. See information above OR contact us at [email protected] and we will manually change it in our system.
Refunds
We do not provide refunds for the event, even if you cannot make the date or the Foundation needs to cancel the event. Registration may be transferred to another person. Contact us via email: [email protected]
Volunteering
Email us at [email protected], and we will reply within 24 hours. Volunteers are always needed for the day of the event. 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 Staff
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.
Fundraising Incentives
Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year; check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.