Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC

What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk? The Tunnel to Towers 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 . This will be the 14th year in the Triangle, and we are excited to, once again, bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs. How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk? This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event. Where can I pick up my packet? Registration/packet pickup will be held at Forest Pines Elementary School located at 11455 Forest Pines Drive Raleigh, NC 27614 on Friday, 10/16/2026 from 5:15pm-7:00pm. Same day registration/packet pickup will open up at 7am on Saturday, 10/17/2026. This will take place in the cafeteria. Can I register the day of the run? Yes. Registration will open at 7am the morning of the run. If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants. When does online registration close? Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed. If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag. 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