Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Loudon, TN

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 Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit T2T.org . This will be our sixth year in Loudon, 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. Where can I pick up my packet? Packet pickup is in the Loudon Fire & Police Department Training Room at 100 Cedar Street, Loudon. It will be on Friday, September 11 between 4-6 pm and Saturday, September 12 between 7-8:30 am. 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 early. If you wait, we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants. No cash transactions for in-person registrations. When does online registration close? Online registration is open until the run starts. 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 frontline position? Yes. Please note that this is not a timed event; therefore, there should be no issue getting a frontline position at the start. Will there be awards for running? Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responder