Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Middle Tennessee

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 . 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? Details will be coming on packet pick up! Can I register the day of the run? Yes. Registration will be open until the start of the run. You’ll save time by registering early. In addition, 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 not close!!! You can register online at the event. We would recommend registering early so that you can ensure your shirt size is available. Do I have to wear my bib number? Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. I am a fast runner. Can I get a frontline position? Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early). Will there be awards for running? Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders, most of our awards are based on firefighters, police, or military running in gear in the same fashion that Stephen Siller did on 9/11. This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run. The event is currently not chip timed. Will water be available? Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available at the finish line. What can you bring to the event? Can I