Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Lincoln, NE

What is a Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk?

• Purpose: 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: 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!
• Foundation Info: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit t2t.org.

How far is a Tunnel to Towers 5K?

• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles).
• Participation: You are welcome to walk or run this event.

What is the best time to register?

• Timing: The best time to register is always RIGHT NOW.
• Price Tiering: Registration is tied to a price tiering system where the price increases occur one week after the opening of registration, one month before the event, and on race day.

Will I receive an event T-shirt?

• Inclusion: Your registration fee includes a T2T Lincoln event T-shirt.
• Availability: T-shirts are not guaranteed for participants that register on race day.
• Deadline: To guarantee you receive a 2026 event T-shirt, you must register by July 27th.

What is the age limit?

• Inclusivity: There is no age limit. All are welcome!

Is there parking available?

• Parking Location: There is ample parking available at Mahoney Park at the parking lots along Elton Lux Memorial Drive.

Where can I pick up my packet?

• Friday 8/14/2026: Time and location TBD.
• Saturday 8/15/2026: At Mahoney Park starting at 7:00AM.

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Authorization: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Gratitude: Don't forget to thank them!

Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Visibility: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Restriction: 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?

• Positioning: Runners predicting a faster pace may make their way to the front of the line, based on space availability.
• Tip: Arrive early!

Will the Event be timed?

• Timing Plans: We are looking into timing the event this year.

Will water be available?

• Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.
• Starting Point: There will be water available at the start/finish.
• Hydration: Please hydrate before the event starts, or bring water with you if necessary.

Will there be food at the event?

• Food Options: Yes! We are working with local food trucks and vendors to bring food and snacks on-site at the event.

What can you bring to the event?

• Responsibility: You will be responsible for all of your personal belongings you bring to the event.
• Security: Please leave anything that you do not want to run/walk with locked securely in your vehicle.

Can I run with a stroller, backpack, wheelchair, roller blades, bicycle, etc?

• Allowed Devices: You can participate with a stroller, wheelchair, and/or backpack.
• Prohibited Items: No roller blades, bicycles, or pets.

What should I wear if I am participating?

• Clothing: The general public should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Colors: We encourage everyone to wear patriotic colors and carry flags if you would like. We LOVE to see Red, White, and Blue!
• Participants: Military and first responders are encouraged to wear your gear/uniform, or anything that signifies what department or branch you serve.

How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

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

What does a corporate sponsor receive?

• Benefits: Based on the level of financial commitment, sponsors are able to receive a fabulous package of promotional opportunities.
• Prominence: Prominent logo placement, registration passes, and a chance to align your company's name with a top event benefiting a national non-profit.
• Contact: Contact us at lincoln@t2t.org.

I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that?

• Donation Contact: Contact us at lincoln@t2t.org.
• Purpose: 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.

Where does all the money raised get allocated?

• Distribution: All funds raised from Tunnel to Towers 5K Run Lincoln will be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for many of their programs.
• Mission: The mission of this Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001.
• Financial Commitment: 93% of all money donated to the Foundation goes directly into their programs to help fallen first responders and veteran families.

If I win an award and am not present for the award ceremony, where can I pick it up?

• Contact Us: Please contact us via email lincoln@t2t.org and we will do our best to make arrangements to get your award to you.

As a participant, can I fundraise/encourage others to donate?

• Fundraising: 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.</