Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Brooksville, FL

**What is a 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. We honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 by supporting 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.

**How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk? **This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event. There will be markers for the .5 mile, 1 mile, and 2 miles. 

**Where can I pick up my packet? **Buick GMC Brooksville Address:  15164 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613   Friday, November 7th from 4pm-6pm

**Can I register the day of the run? **Yes. Registration will open at 7am the morning of the run. If you wait to register until the day of the run, we may not have a shirt for you. We do not guarantee sizes and your run/walk may not be timed for late registrants.

**When does online registration close? **Online registration will remain open until November 8th, 2025 at 7:45 am. If you don’t register before this, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag. Register early to secure your spot.

**Do I have to wear my 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.

**I am a fast runner. Can I get a front-line position? **There will be an announcement for fast runners to come to the 'Start'. However, please note that all First Responders will be corralled at the starting line at the beginning of the race and we ask that their position be respected as all runners and walkers should be positioned behind them. The race is a chipped event; therefore, times are calculated based on crossing the timing mat.

**Will there be awards for running? **Yes, Fastest Firefighter in full gear, Fastest Police Officer in full gear, Fastest Female Overall, Fastest Male Overall, and Fastest Youth under 18U. There will also be finisher medals for all participants.

**Will water be available? **Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available at the start/finish line.

**What can you bring to the event? Can I run with a stroller, backpack, wheelchair, roller blades, bicycle, etc.? **Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted. Personal items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

**Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal? **Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

**Can someone else pick up my packet for me? **Yes, they can. Be sure to bring their confirmation number.

**Can I still donate to a team and/or individual after the start of the race? **Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

**How can my company/organization sponsor this event? **Please send all sponsorship correspondence to Brooksville@t2t.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

**I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that? **You can contact us at Brooksville@t2t.org. We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and our mission. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

**As a participant, can I fundraise/encourage others to donate? **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. Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that. Contact us at batonrougerun@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process or you can send donations directly to ATTN: Brooksville, FL Run, 2361 Hylan Boulevard., Staten Island, NY 10306 - Please give us your information so we can add it to your fundraising page.

**Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation (check made payable to Tunnel to Towers Foundation)? **Please mail any offline donations to:

Tunnel to Towers Foundation ATTN: Brooksville, FL Run 2361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306 (please mark *Brooksville 5K in the memo section)

**Can I transfer my registration to another participant? **Yes. See information above OR contact us at brooksville@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system for you.

**Can I get a refund? **We do not provide refunds for the event regardless of if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event for extenuating circumstances. Registration may be transferred to another person up until November 6th).

**How can I volunteer? **It's simple! Email us at Brooksville@t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours. Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

**Do registrants get 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.

**Is there a medical staff available on-site? **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.