1701 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach VA
Saturday, September 19th, 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.
- Support: Our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty!
- Learn more: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.
🎉 Event Details
This will be our second Virginia Beach 5K and we are excited to bring together the community of Virginia Beach, so rich in its patronage to our service members stationed here, and to honor them alongside our Firefighters, Police Officers, and our first responders. This is how we want to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, and remember our heroes like Stephen who made the ultimate sacrifice. No better way than to raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs.
🏅 How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?
This is a 5K (approximately 3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
📍 Packet Pickup Information
- Location: Murphy’s Irish Restaurant (2914 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451)
- Date: Saturday November 15th, from 1PM to 5PM, or on the morning of the race starting at 0700 at the Pavilion Stage at 24th Street Park.
📝 Registration Information
- Day-of Registration: Yes, registration will open at 7 AM the morning of the run.
- Online Registration: Will remain open until race day registration is closed.
- Dress Code: Please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
- Fast Runners: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minutes/mile will be seeded in the front of the runners.
🏆 Awards and Refreshments
- Awards: Most awards are based on firefighters, police, or military running in gear.
- Water Stations: Yes, three water stations will be available along the route and at the start/finish line.
🧳 Event Regulations
- Items Permitted: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also allowed.
- Personal Items: Please do not leave any personal items visible in your vehicle.
- No Pets: No dogs are permitted at this event.
💰 Fundraising Information
- Registration Fees: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
- Donation Deadline: Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
- Offline Donations: Please mail any offline donations to:
- Donation Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Rori Englert, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
🤝 Volunteer and Support Opportunities
- Volunteering: Email us at virginiabeachrun@t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours.
- Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to virginiabeachrun@t2t.org.
- Thank You: Thank volunteers and supporters for their contributions.
📅 Registration and Refund Policies
- Transfer Registration: Yes, you can transfer your registration to another participant.
- Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event.
🚑 Medical Support
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. To qualify, complete your fundraising by June 30, 2024 for winter and spring events, or October 10, 2024 for summer and fall events.
