2024 Tunnel To Towers 5K Run & Walk: Watch the FOX 5 Special

NEW YORK CITY - On Sunday, Sept. 29, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation held its 23rd annual 5K Run and Walk to honor the heroes of the Sept. 11th terror attacks.

The foundation was first started to honor FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller. who was killed responding to the 9/11 attacks.

Stephen Siller's daughter Genevieve runs in her father's memory.

The route re-traces his final footsteps through the Brooklyn–Battery Tunnel to the site of the former World Trade Center complex.

Despite rainy weather, thousands came out to support the cause and raise money for programs to help pay off mortgages for Gold Star and fallen responder families with young children. 

Participates in the Tunnel To Towers 5K Run & Walk run through the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel

Some funds will also help build smart homes for injured service members and provide housing support to homeless veterans.

FOX 5 NY presents the 2024 Tunnel To Towers 5K Run & Walk Special, bringing you all the great highlights of this inspirational event, including interviews with program recipients.

Tyler Hubbard performs

We also heard from foundation supporters like former Mets manager Terry Collins and award-winning actor Dennis Quaid. Country music star Tyler Hubbard performs and talks about his latest single, "Heroes."