Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jackson, 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 www.T2T.org . This will be the 5th year in Jackson MS, 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. For the 5th anniversary of the event, all participants will be receiving a commemorative finisher coin. How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk? This is a 5K (3.1 miles) walk or run event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event. Where can I pick up my packet? Packet pickup will be available on race day starting at 7am. We may also hold early packet pickup on Friday, September 11th. Location TBD, but mist likely at The District. Can I register on the day of the run? Yes. Registration will open at 7 am the morning of the run. There will be a $5 late registration fee for those who choose to register on the morning of the race for all registrants except for First Responders. If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we can not guarantee sizes for late registrants. When does online registration close? Online registration will remain open until the start of the event. If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag. Does my registration come with a T-shirt? If you register before August 24th you are guaranteed a shirt. People who register after this date are not guaranteed a shirt and will get one as supplies last. Do I hav