Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Fort Myers, 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 3 miles 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 . This will be the eighth year in Fort Myers, and we are excited to once again bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk? This is a 5K (approximately 3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event. Where can I pick up my packet? TBA Can I register the day of the run? Yes. Online registration will remain open through race day. Registration table will open at 7 AM the morning of the race. Day of registrations will only be available using a QR code through your cell phone only. No paper registrations will be used. When does online registration close? *IMPORTANT* Online registration will remain OPEN through Saturday, September 12, 2026 and close promptly at race time. Registration prices on race day will increase $10 for all registrations except for First Responders. You can register for the race in the morning at the event site - it opens at 7 AM. 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 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early). Will there be awards for running? Yes, we keep th