Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Cypress, TX / Northwest Houston

Event Overview

• Date: September 19, 2026
• Location: 9950 Katy Hockley Rd, Cypress, TX
• Website: Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk
• Hosted By: Harris County Precinct 4

About the Race

• Purpose: To honor firefighters, law enforcement, and military personnel.
• History: Inspired by the life and sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller on September 11, 2001.
• Event Type: 5K run/walk (approximately 3.1 miles).
• First Responders: Supports those who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty.

Registration Information

• Same Day Registration: Yes, opens at 7am on race day.
• Online Registration: Closes on race day, but register by 8/20/2026 for a guaranteed t-shirt.
• Packet Pickup: Available on the event morning outside the John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center.
• Other Options: An additional packet pickup date/location will be announced on Facebook.

Participant Guidelines

• Packet Collection: Someone can pick up your packet if they have your receipt.
• Bib Display: Required on the front of your outermost garment.
• Fast Runners: Those with a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral.
• Awards: Honors first responders: most awards based on military and firefighter participation in gear.

Event Facilities

• Water Stations: Available along the route and at the start/finish line.
• Medical Support: Emergency Medical Service team and communication with EMS will be on site.
• Allowed Items: Strollers and wheelchairs permitted: no visible personal items in vehicles.
• Fundraising: Participants can fundraise and accept donations online after registration.

Donations and Sponsorship

• Donation Process: Contact cypress@:t2t.org for assistance with cash donations.
• Off-line Donations: Mail checks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, attention Dayna Marsh.
• Sponsorship: Interested organizations can email cypress@:t2t.org.
• Goods or Services: Contact for donation of goods or services to the event.

Event Policies

• Registration Transfer: Allowed: contact for assistance.
• Refunds: No refunds will be provided.
• Volunteering: Email cypress@:t2t.org to join as a volunteer.
• Receipts: Receipts provided upon registration: cash payment available upon request.

Stay Connected

• Social Media: Follow on Facebook at Tunnel to Towers Houston.
• Contact: Email with any questions to cypress@:t2t.org.