Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jackson, MS 2026

Description

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 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 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 timed.

Will water be available? Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available at the start/finish line.

What can you bring to the event? Can I run with a stroller, backpack, wheelchair, roller blades, bicycle, etc.? Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted. Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal? Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

Can someone else pick up my packet for me? Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt. And don't forget to thank them!

Can I still donate to a team and/or individual after the start of the race? Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event on the race registration website.

How can my company/organization sponsor this event? Please send all sponsorship correspondence to Jacksonms@t2t.org with your contact information or call 347-708-9391.

I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that? You can contact us at Jacksonms@t2t.org. We m