Tunnel to Towers 5K - Fort Myers, FL
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Tactical Overview
The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk returns to Fort Myers for its eighth year. This community event honors the memory of first responders and military members, specifically commemorating the actions of firefighter Stephen Siller on September 11, 2001. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and its various programs.
Event Details
The event focuses on a single distance:
- 5K (approximately 3.1 miles)
Participants may choose to run or walk the course. The event is open to all experience levels and ages, including specific registration categories for adults, youth (13-17), children (12 and under), and active first responders or military members. While timing is available, the event organizers emphasize the experience of the walk and its commemorative mission. Special awards are typically focused on participants who complete the course in first responder or military gear, such as firefighter turnout gear or weighted military backpacks.
Participant Information
The course includes a water station along the route, with additional water provided at the start and finish lines. For safety, medical staff and radio communication teams are stationed on-site. Participants must wear their assigned bib number on their outermost garment to finish the race.
The event permits the use of strollers and wheelchairs on the course. Online registration remains open until the start of the race, though paper registrations are not accepted on-site; race-day registration must be completed via a mobile device. Fast runners who expect a pace faster than 6 minutes per mile may request a position in the front corral.
Location
The event takes place at 8099 College Parkway in Fort Myers, Florida. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
