Joseph Jones Will Run Tunnel to Towers Race
The Buffalo resident will honor his father in the annual New York City event on September 26-27, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Running
Joseph Jones will run in the upcoming Tunnel to Towers race in New York City, marking his third year participating in the event. He runs to honor the memory of his father, Art Jones, who died in the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks.
Why it matters
The race commemorates firefighter Stephen Siller and honors the lives lost in the September 11 attacks, an event that claimed the lives of approximately 2,700 people. Through his participation, Jones maintains a 25-year family effort to keep his father's memory alive.
Firefighters participating in the race often carry gear weighing up to 60 pounds. The course spans from the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the site of the World Trade Center.
The players
Joseph Jones
He is a resident of Buffalo, New York, and the fourth child of Art Jones.
Art Jones
He was a commodities trader who died while working on the 92nd floor of the South Tower during the 2001 attacks.
Stephen Siller
He was a New York City firefighter who died in the line of duty on September 11, 2001, and is the namesake for the Tunnel to Towers race.
The details
Art Jones worked as a commodities trader on the 92nd floor of the South Tower when he died in the 2001 attacks. His family, including his fourth child Joseph, established the AJJ Scholarship Fund to continue his legacy.
Timeline
Art Jones died on September 11, 2001.
The Tunnel to Towers race will occur on September 26-27, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The Tunnel to Towers race is rooted in the 2001 attacks and continues a quarter-century tradition of memorializing those lost. It serves as a significant event within the city's annual calendar of commemorative sports activities.
Participants and spectators should prepare for potential transit adjustments near the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and the World Trade Center site during the race weekend. The event requires significant logistical coordination within the city center.
The takeaway
Commemorative races provide a unique way for families to process grief while supporting broader charitable causes. Participating in these events can help individuals maintain a personal connection to historical milestones.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WKBW.
