Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Cypress, TX / Northwest Houston

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. We 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 

GET READY HOUSTON!! The Tunnel to Towers 5k Run & Walk is returning to Cypress, TX / NW Houston for year THREE! 
Our goal, first and foremost, is to honor the life of Stephen Siller, who valiantly laid down his life on 9/11/2001, and all those we lost on 9/11 in the years after. 
We aim to bring together the communities that wholeheartedly support our FireFighters, Law Enforcement officers, and Military that have served in the past, present, and those who will also follow in their footsteps in the future. We honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and we thank YOU  for coming together for this historical event in our little corner of the world to make a difference in the lives of those we have pledged to support. 

What’s New?
You can expect this race to be a TIMED!!

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. 

Where can I pick up my packet?
Packet Pick ups will be available the morning of the event outside the 
John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center 
9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress, TX 77493. 

Another date and location will be scheduled prior to the event and TBD. 
Please stay tuned for details on our FB Page at: https://www.facebook.com/TunneltoTowersHouston/

Can I register the day of the run? 
Yes. Registration will open at 7am the morning of the run. BUT, please note that if you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we can not guarantee sizes for late registrants… we will do our best!

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 that our sponsors put together.

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 for safety reasons, 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! 

The Largest First Responder Team will take home the Siller Cup! Currently, Cy-Fair Fire Department has won this two years in a row. Think you have what it takes to steal the cup from CFFD? Let’s see what you’ve got!
Fastest FF 
Fastest LEO 
Fastest Active Duty Military 
Fastest Veteran
1st place Female and Male adults
1st place teen male and female, ages 13 & up
1st place child male and female, ages 12 and under
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.? 
Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted. 
Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted.
Please do not leave any personal items visible 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, please do! Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

How can my company/organization sponsor this event? 
Please send all sponsorship correspondence to cypress@t2t.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that? 
You can contact us at cypress@t2t.org. We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen Siller's name. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

As a participant, can I fundraise/encourage others to donate? 
Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page and you will be able to accept donations online. 
Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that. Contact us at cypress@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process or you can send donations directly to ATTN: Thomas Mazza - 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 - please give us your information so we can add it to your fundraising page. It's easy!

Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation (check made payable to Tunnel to Towers Foundation)?
Please mail any offline donations to:

Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Attn: Thomas Mazza - Tunnel to Towers Cypress / NW Houston 5k
2361 Hylan Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10306

Can I transfer my registration to another participant? 
Yes. See information above OR contact us at cypress@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.

Can I get a refund? 
We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event for extenuating circumstances. Registration may be transferred to another person.

How can I volunteer? 
It's simple! To join Stephen’s Squad CTX, please email us at cypress@t2t.org and we will reply within 48-72 hours. Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

Do registrants get receipts? 
When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt. If paying by credit card or check that is your receipt. If paying in cash, receipt upon request.

Is there a medical staff available on-site? 
Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site. There is also radio communication throughout the park and on the course to help communicate with the EMS.

What is the difference between the Virtual Run registration option and the others?
As a virtual participant, you will be able to run or walk the event from anywhere. If you’re unable to attend the event or are hesitant about going out, you can still participate and support. Please note that you will receive a t-shirt with this registration option but you must pick up your shirts at the scheduled packet pick up for the event. Unfortunately, we cannot ship or mail any t-shirts. 

Does Tunnel to Towers offer fundraising incentives? 
Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year; check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide. 

How can I stay in the loop?
Please follow us on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/TunneltoTowersHouston/

Or email us at Cypress@t2t.org