Tunnel To Towers Run - Run

This was an awesome experience. They said there were about 25,000 people there. My wife and I were pretty close to the front (only about 1000 people ahead of us!) so it was a very crowded run and not one were you could run a good steady pace. You constantly had to slow down and weave through people. But it was not about getting the best time, but just having a good time, and we did. The tunnel was almost 2mi long and was very hot. There was a light mist outside so that actually felt good. When we came out of the tunnel on the Manhattan side there were cops and fire guys lined up in uniform with flags and pictures of people from 9/11. I carried my camera and stopped a few times to take pictures. Wish I had done that more, but you risk the chance of getting run over! There were people all along the entire route cheering us on. They had high school bands and cheerleader all along it as well. It was amazing and I would recommend everyone trying it out at least once in their life. We are going to try and do it again.

There were people there from all over the world. A group of firefighters from London were there. Also, a lot of firefighters ran it in full gear just like Stephen Siller did on 9/11.

Actually I would probably walk it, just to experience it more and take more pictures.

Because there were so many runners, they really forced you to keep moving after you finished. They corralled us to the next block where they had tons of food and goodies.


It was an awesome and awe-inspiring experience!