Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Montrose, PA
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Event Overview
The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk takes place in Montrose, Pennsylvania, starting at 18 Monument Square. This event serves as a commemorative gathering to honor first responders and military members, specifically remembering the events of September 11, 2001. It marks the second year the event has been held in Susquehanna County. Participants can choose to complete the course as a runner or a walker.
Course Information
The event covers a distance of 5 km (3.1 miles). Participants are provided with two water stations along the route, and additional water is available at the start and finish lines. To ensure safety and track participation, all entrants must display their bib number on the front of their outermost garment.
Participation and Equipment
The course is open to a variety of participants and specific equipment:
- 5 km run or walk for adults, youth, and children.
- Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted on the course.
- Participants may wear firefighter turnout gear or military backpacks.
- Competitive runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minutes per mile are seeded in a front corral.
Medical staff is available on-site for the duration of the event. Packet pickup is organized prior to the event date on "The Green" at Lake Avenue, with additional pickup options on the morning of the race. While the event does not offer refunds, registration transfers to other participants are permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
