Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Trinity Pasco, 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 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 3rd year in Trinity/Pasco and we are excited to bring together the community to honor first responders and military, to remember 9/11, and to raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's programs.

How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk? 
This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone of any age can run, walk, or experience this event.

Where can I pick up my packet?

Pre-race packet pickup will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at runFIT, located at 18841 SR-54 W, Lutz, FL 33558.  Race-day packet pickup at the race site starts at 7:00 am.

Can I register the day of the run? 
Yes. Registration will open at 7am the morning of the run. You’ll save time and money if you register online before the day of the race. Those who wait to register on the day of the race will pay an additional $10. In addition, if you wait to register we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

When does online registration close? 
Online registration will remain open up until race morning at 8:15am.

Is there parking available?                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Yes

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? 
Runners predicting a pace faster than a 7 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).

Will there be awards for running? 
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. Finisher medals will be given to all participants. The event will be chip timed. 

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

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 and in fact are encouraged. Roller blades and bicycles are not permitted on the course. 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.

Can I bring my dog to the event?                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Yes. Friendly dogs are allowed to participate with you in the race. Note that dogs are not allowed to participate in any other Tampa Bay Area Tunnel to Towers race.

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. 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? 
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 [email protected] 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 [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.

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 [email protected] and we can walk you through the process or you can send donations directly to our headquarters:  ATTN: T2T Trinity Pasco 5k - 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306 - If you do this please send us an email so we can add it to your fundraising page. Thank you!

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:  T2T Trinity/Pasco5K/Matt Memoli
2361 Hylan Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10306

Can I transfer my registration to another participant? 
Yes. Contact us at [email protected] and we will manually change it in our system. Transfers must be received before Thursday, October 26th.

Can I get a refund? 
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.

How can I volunteer? 
It's simple! Sign up on our RunSignUp page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/FL/Odessa/TunneltoTowers5KRunWalkTrinityPascoFL Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities and for pre-race setup as well. Thank you!

Do registrants get receipts? 
Yes. After you register online you will automatically receive a receipt.

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 us communicate with the EMS team.

What safety measures are you taking in regards to COVID-19?
We will be abiding by all local and state guidelines. 

Does Tunnel to Towers offer fundraising incentives? 
Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year; check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide. To qualify, complete your fundraising by mid November 2023 for fall events.