Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Buffalo, NY

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. It honors all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and supports 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 www.t2t.org . How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk? This is a 5K (3.1 miles). You are welcome to walk or run this event. Can I get a timing chip? Yes, your race fee includes a timing chip which will be available up until September 15th. Where can I pick up my packet? Pre-run packet pickup will be held on Thursday, September 17th from 4-8pm at Brighton Fire Hall, 50 Jamaica Rd Tonawanda, NY 14150 and Friday, September 18th from 4-8pm at the Bellevue Fire Hall. 511 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga. We recommend you pick up your packets prior to race day, Packet pickup on the day of the run will be at Bellevue Fire Company 511 Como Park Boulevard, Cheektowaga. Can I register the day of the run? Yes, same day registration and packet pickup will open at 7am on race day. No paper registrations will be used, but we will have a QR reader available for signing up through your cell phone. NO TIMING CHIPS will be given after September 15th, so register early.. When does online registration close? Online registration for chip timing will close on Tuesday, September 15th at 11:59pm. Registration for non-chip timing will close promptly at 8:30am on Race Day, Is there parking available? Parking will be available near the race start. Volunteers will be on site to direct you to park. There is also parking available along Bennett Road, which is immediately adjacent to the start line. DO NOT park along Como Park Boule