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

Lincoln, NE

Sat, Aug 15, 2026

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When

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

Where

3600 N 70th St, Lincoln NE

Distance

5K

About this race

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.
  • Pricing: 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?

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

Is there parking available?

  • 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?

  • Policy: 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?

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

  • Policy: Runners predicting a faster pace may make their way to the front of the line, based on space availability.
  • Advice: Hint: arrive early!

Will the Event be timed?

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

Will water be available?

  • Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.
  • Start/Finish: Water will also be available at the start/finish.
  • Advice: Please hydrate before the event starts, or bring water with you if necessary.

Will there be food at the event?

  • Availability: Yes!
  • Vendors: 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.
  • Advice: 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: You can participate with a stroller, wheelchair, and/or backpack.
  • Not Allowed: 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.
  • Encouragement: We LOVE to see Red, White, and Blue!
  • Military/First Responders: We encourage you to wear your gear/uniform, or anything that signifies what department or branch you serve.

How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

  • 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.
  • Logo Placement: Prominent logo placement and registration passes.
  • Alignment: A chance to align your company's name with a top event benefiting a national non-profit.

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

  • Contact: Contact us at lincoln@t2t.org.
  • Appreciation: Your generosity will be so appreciated.

Where does all the money raised get allocated?

  • Donation: 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.
  • Allocation: 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: 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.

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