Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Prince William, VA

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7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge VA

Sunday, April 26th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ 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.

🎗️ Event Overview

This is an annual run/walk in Prince William and 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?

This is a 5K (because of the memorial loop, the course may not measure at an exact 3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk or experience this event.

📦 Packet Pickup

Details will be coming on packet pick up!

📝 Day-of Registration

Yes, you can register the day of the event before the run begins. You’ll save time and guarantee a shirt and chipped bib if you register online before we close the website. For those who wait to register on the day of, we may not have a shirt for you, and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

⏰ Online Registration Deadline

Online registration close TBD

🔖 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

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 Availability

Yes, water is available at the end of the run.

🚼 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 by Someone Else

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 PrinceWilliamPrinceWilliam@t2t.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

🎁 Donating Goods or Services

You can contact us at PrinceWilliam@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 PrinceWilliam@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process or you can send donations directly to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Adam Santamaria, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 - please give us your information so we can add it to your fundraising page.

🔄 Transfer Registration

Yes. See information above OR contact us at PrinceWilliam@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.

❌ Refund Policy

We do not provide refunds for the event regardless of whether 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! Email us at PrinceWilliam@t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours. Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

📄 Receipts for Registrants

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.