Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Greater Augusta, GA

What is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk? The Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Series was created to honor the sacrifices made every day by first responders, veterans, and their families and to remember 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. The Foundation works to 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 every day! For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.T2T.org This will be the 9th year in Greater Augusta, 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 programs. 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. Can I register the day of the run? Yes. Registration will open at 7 am the morning of the run. You’ll save time and money if you register online before we close the website. Those who wait to register on day of will pay an additional $5. In addition, if you wait 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 stay open until the start of the run. Where can I pick up my packet? Packet pickup will be available on the day of the run, as well as at a location on Friday 9/5 (most likely Fleet Feet 229 Fury’s Ferry Road #107 Augusta, GA 30907 from 3 pm – 6 pm) but waiting on confirmation Can someone else pick up my packet for me? Yes, they can. 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