# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Tunnel to Towers Middle Tennessee 5K Run & Walk - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Come join the Run & Walk to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001 Our gates will open early on Saturday, June 6th, with concessions, an auction, and other activities available in addition to the 5K run/walk. There will be something for everyone, so plan now to spend the evening with us! More details will be released in our Facebook newsfeed. 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.tunnel2towers.org . This will be the eighth year in #MiddleTennessee 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. The event is not timed. Where can I pick up my packet? Details will be coming on packet pick up! Can I register the day of the run? Yes. You’ll save time and money if you register online before we close the website. Prices will automatically increase as the event draws near. In addition, if you wait to register we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants. Is there parking available? Yes 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? 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 not 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. Concessions will also be available for purchase. 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 after the event. How can my company/organization sponsor this event? Please send all sponsorship correspondence to MidTennessee@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 MidTennessee@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 MidTennessee@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process or you can send donations directly to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10306 Please give us your information so we can add it to your fundraising page. It's easy! Can I transfer my registration to another participant? Yes. See information above OR contact us at MidTennessee@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! Email us at MidTennessee@t2t.org and we will reply within 24 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 available on the course to help communicate with the EMS - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/smartt/2026-tunnel-to-towers-middle-tennessee-5k-run-and-walk/200029757405156 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, marathons, charities, workshops, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 152 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029757405156?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=smartt-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Smartt - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: 199 Pioneer Lane, McMinnville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37110 - **lat**: 35.64533 - **long**: -85.81255 - **full address**: 199 Pioneer Lane, McMinnville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37110, 199 Pioneer Ln, McMinnville, TN 37110-8425, United States, Smartt ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Middle Tennessee (https://allevents.in/org/tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-and-walk-middle-tennessee/21700935) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b1ba7c48a719c9bbcf6d3d243f068ee9427b9c837e31688ce0e176691c8b3383-rimg-w1200-h1800-dc63625c-gmir?v=1774387448 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/32077a44105bf6c790a8c2905aa0a2ea68ad0c8f249b18f4d98c0338c5632a5d-rimg-w300-h300-dc35312b-gmir?v=1774387449 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 199 Pioneer Lane, McMinnville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37110, 199 Pioneer Ln, McMinnville, TN 37110-8425, United States, Smartt - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Middle Tennessee - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** nonprofit, marathons, charities, workshops, sports - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Tunnel to Towers Middle Tennessee 5K Run & Walk ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "2026 Tunnel to Towers Middle Tennessee 5K Run & Walk", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b1ba7c48a719c9bbcf6d3d243f068ee9427b9c837e31688ce0e176691c8b3383-rimg-w1200-h1800-dc63625c-gmir?v=1774387448", "startDate": "2026-06-06T18:30:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/smartt/2026-tunnel-to-towers-middle-tennessee-5k-run-and-walk/200029757405156", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "199 Pioneer Lane, McMinnville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37110", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "199 Pioneer Ln, McMinnville, TN 37110-8425, United States", "addressLocality": "Smartt", "addressRegion": "TN", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "35.64533", "longitude": "-85.81255" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Come join the Run & Walk to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001\n Our gates will open early on Saturday, June 6th, with concessions, an auction, and other activities available in addition to the 5K run/walk. 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