Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA

What is a Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk? The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. Honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and support our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty! For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org. How far is a Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk? This is a 5K (3.1 miles). You are welcome to walk or run this event. Can I register the day of the run? Yes, registration will open at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the race. When does online registration close? Online registration will close October 27, 2026. Is this a timed event? No, for this year it will not be a timed event. Is there parking and/or transportation available? Yes. Ample parking is available at the finish area, and buses will provide transportation to the start area on race morning from 7:00 to 8:30 AM. Do I have to wear my bib number? Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish. I am a fast runner. Can I get a front line position? Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early). Will water be available? Yes, water stations will be available along the route and there will be water available at the finish. What can you bring to the event? Can I run with a stroller, backpack, wheelchair, roller blades, dogs, bicycle, etc? Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted and encouraged. Bicycles, roller blades and pets are not permitted on the course. Please leave all personal items and valuables in y