Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Hernando, MS

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. 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! For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit t2t.org . This will be the inaugural Tunnel to Towers event here in Hernando, MS and we are excited to bring our community together to honor first responders, our servicemen and servicewomen, 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. Where can I pick up my packet? Packet Pickup will be onsite at the park the day of the event, and possibly at a location TBD. Can I register the day of the run? Yes. Registration will open at 7am the morning of the run. 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 never closes until after the event. But, the best time to register is always RIGHT NOW, as the prices go up as we get closer to event day. 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 encouraged to move to the front corral (arrive early). Will there be awards for running? Yes, additionally, this event will be timed. We keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responder