Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Texarkana, TX

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 3 miles through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. We honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 by supporting our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty! For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.t2t.org.

This will be the first year in Texarkana, TX we are excited to 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?

• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event.
• Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

Packet Pickup

Packets can be picked at the Racquet & Jog (3435 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, TX, 75503).

Registration Information

• Day of Registration: Yes. Registration will open at 4:30 PM in the afternoon 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.
• Online Registration Deadline: Online registration will close on Friday, September 11th at 5:30 PM.

Bib Number Requirement

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.

Fast Runners

Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).

Awards for Running

Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders, most of our awards are based on firefighters, police or military running in gear in the same fashion that Stephen Siller did on 9/11. This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run.

Water Stations

Yes, a water station will be available along the route.

Allowed Items

Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted. Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

Registration Fee and Fundraising

Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

Packet Pickup for Others

Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt. And don't forget to thank them!

Post-Race Donations

Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Please send all sponsorship correspondence to texarkanarun@t2t.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

Goods or Services Donations

You can contact us at texarkanarun@t2t.org. We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen Siller's name. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

Fundraising as a Participant

Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page and you will be able to accept donations online. Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that. Contact us at texarkanarun@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process or you can send donations directly to ATTN: Texarkana/Dayna Marsh 2361 Hylan Boulevard., Staten Island, NY 10306 - please give us your information so we can add it to your fundraising page.

Mailing Offline Donations

Please mail any offline donations to:

Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Attn: Dayna Marsh
2361 Hylan Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10306

Registration Transfers

Yes. Contact us at texarkanarun@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.

Refund Policy

We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event for extenuating circumstances. Registration may be transferred to another person.

Volunteering

It's simple! Register online as a volunteer! Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

Receipts

When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt. If paying by credit card or check that is your receipt. If paying in cash, receipt upon request.

Medical Staff

Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site. There is also radio communication available on the course to help communicate with the EMS.

Fundraising Incentives

Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.

Event Details

Date: 2026-09-11

Location: 7101 University Avenue, Texarkana, TX

Race URL: Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Texarkana