Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Metro Detroit, MI

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 is our 5th year in Metro Detroit, 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 (approximately 3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event. Click here for the map. We will have a 1.2-mile trail available as well. Where can I pick up my packet? Early Packet Pick Up will be on Thursday 9/10 from 4-8 PM at Texas Roadhouse 44887 Mound Rd. Sterling Heights, Mi. 48314. Texas Roadhouse will be having a “Dine In To Go” night that evening with 10% of the bill of those who mention T2T is donated to T2T by Texas Roadhouse Sterling Heights. Please follow our Tunnel to Towers Metro Detroit Facebook page ( T2T Metro Detroit FB page ) for the most up to date information as the event date approaches. Can I register the day of the run? Yes. Registration will open the morning of the run. Time will be announced. 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 will remain open until race day registration is closed. If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag. Is there parking available? Yes. Unless you have a Metropark Annual pass entry to t