Event Date:             Saturday, September 10, 2011

SEE BELOW FOR A MESSAGE FROM OUR RACE DIRECTOR, updated Sept 7

Online Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, September 7, 2011

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

Paper registration is available at packet pickup and on race morning.  Read below for details.

Packet Pickup Information:

Early packet pickup will be on Friday, September 9 from 5-8 at Try Sports in Raleigh. 

Try Sports Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 1116, Raleigh NC 27612  phone: 919-785-2824.  Race registration will be available during this time.

On site packet pickup will begin at 6:30 am on Race Day.  Tables will be set up near the Start/Finish line on Elm Street.  Signs and volunteers should be able to direct you.  We anticipate large crowds so plan accordingly and get there early.

On Site Registration:

On site registration will begin at 6:30 am and will be shut down promptly at 8:00 to allow our volunteers to be a part of the Opening Ceremonies.  Competitive rate is $20 and non-competitive runners are charged $15.  Cash or checks only.  Make checks out to "Stephen Siller Let Us Do Good Foundation".

T-Shirts:

T-shirts are included with registration packet for those that registered before September 1.  If you registered on September 1 or after, there will be shirts available for purchase at the event on Saturday morning.  Look for the t-shirt tent to pick up one of the event shirts.  NOTE: T-shirt sales will be SHUT DOWN at 8:15 until aprox. 8:45 to allow our volunteers to the opportunity to participate in Opening Ceremonies.

A Note From Our Race Director (September 7):

All Participants:

Several questions have been rolling in regarding packet pickup, awards, shirts, donations, etc.  This will answer MOST of those questions and include much MORE information for you to enjoy raceday!

First things first...If you did NOT register by 9/1 (last Wednesday) you are NOT guaranteed a shirt.  This was clearly posted and encouraged early registration to ensure those participants received one.  Please do not ask for a "free" shirt or be ugly to our wonderful volunteers if you procrastinated (READ ON FOR YOUR CHANCE TO STILL GET ONE!).

THE REST OF THE STORY: Race shirts WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE at $15/each and proceeds will go towards our wonderful beneficiaries...

TrySports has graciously offered awards for the race for first to third place to overall winners (male and female) and in ten-year age group categories.  TrySports will also be the EARLY PACKET PICKUP location between 5 and 8 PM on Friday, 9/9/11 for all pre-registered participants (or if you would like to register for the race on Friday night).  TrySports is in Crabtree Valley Mall and located at 4325 Glenwood Ave, #1108, Raleigh, NC 27612.

Raceday pickup and registration will be available starting at 6:30 AM in the shopping center at East Elm Avenue and South Brooks Street.  Plan to be onsite early as over 500 participants are already registered and given this weekend's weather forecast, many more will be coming out to support the cause and walk in the footsteps of their heroes...

A very special opening ceremony will start at 8:30 AM to honor the memory of those who died almost a decade ago in the World Trade Center attacks and those who have perished since defending our nation's freedom.  There will be several special guests and a very powerful presentation so be sure to join us...

The competitive heat will be released around 8:50 AM followed by the firefighters running in full gear, several US military personnel in full battle dress complete with packs, and then finally the non-competitive participants.  The "Tiny Tower Trot" for ages 7 and under follows at ~9:55 AM along South Brooks Street, starting at East Elm Avenue and will lead into the awards ceremony scheduled for 10 AM.  Please be mindful of course monitors and obey all instructions while on the course.  Be sure to stay towards curbs and sidewalks to the extent possible and stay safe!!!

All participants are reminded that there is a portion of the course composed of gravel and a short stretch of grass on South Allen Street between Quail Avenue and Middle Bridge Road.  This may prove challenging to anyone who may be in a wheelchair or have trouble crossing this type of terrain.

A raffle will also be available for 2 special lower level Carolina Hurricanes tickets (must be present to win) for a home game this season.  Tickets will be sold for $1/each and proceeds will benefit our sponsors.

Speaking of sponsors, several community partners have been instrumental with their support including The Home Depot (donating over 1100 bottles of water), Chloe's Italian Ice (donating 20% of proceeds from race day sales), Red Robin (providing "speckled lemonade"), Texas Roadhouse (providing peanuts to the first 300 finishers), Palsie's Popcorn (free raceday samples), and Milton's Pizza and Pasta (sponsored a night out and donated a portion of proceeds to our beneficiaries).  Many more are also recognized on our website and on the beautiful race shirts!!!

Please feel free to contact the Race Director, Aaron Quick, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions you may have.

It has been a long journey and a year's worth of planning to get to raceday and LOTS of people have come together to make it a special day in Wake Forest!!!  We look forward to sharing the honor of 9/11/01 with you this Saturday and encourage each of you to remember the occasion and the reason for the event.

Please be kind to everyone you meet and thank every volunteer you see for their efforts...We are honored to have you and sincerely appreciate your support!

Event Emcee:  We welcome WTVD Channel 11's Morning weatherman, Don Schwenneker as our event emcee.

- Competitive runners will be released at aprox. 8

- Special Recognition of Community "Hero" Runners.   This wave of runners will start the run right after the competitive group.  Police, Firefighters, EMS, Military

- To be used as a model for other races across the nation

• USA Cares - will help coordinate other runs "following in the footsteps" of Wake Forest Tunnel to Towers Run.  Wake Forest will be a part of national website (USACares.org and Active.com)
• Recycle bottles, cans, and paper
• Compost Orange and Banana peels

- "The Tiny Tower Trot", a Children's Races (under 7): Race to be held at aprox. 9:55 (following 5k).  Starting line is the corner of Elm Avenue & Brooks Street. Prizes to be awarded!

- Awards presented in various categories:

• Top Three Overall Finishers (Men & Women)
• Top Age Group Finishers (Men & Women-19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

- Volunteers and runners range from school-aged to senior citizens