Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Virginia Beach, VA

What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk?

• Purpose: 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.
• Legacy: 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: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community Engagement: This will be our second Virginia Beach 5K and we are excited to bring together the community of Virginia Beach to honor our heroes.

How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

• Distance: This is a 5K (approximately 3.1 miles) event.
• Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
• Date: Join us on September 19, 2026.
• Location: 1701 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA.

Packet Pickup

• Location: Packet pickup will be at Murphy’s Irish Restaurant (2914 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451).
• Time: On Saturday, November 15th, from 1 PM to 5 PM, or on race day starting at 7 AM at the Pavilion Stage at 24th Street Park.
• Important: If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.
• Registration: Registration opens at 7 AM on the morning of the run.

Race Day Details

• Bib Number: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. No bibs, no finish.
• Fast Runners: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minutes/mile will be seeded in the front.
• Awards: Most awards are based on firefighters, police, or military running in gear, honoring first responders.
• Water Stations: Yes, three water stations will be available along the route and water will be provided at the start/finish line.

Event Guidelines

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed: firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Personal Items: Please do not leave any personal items visible in your vehicle, and store them securely at the owner's risk.
• Dogs: No dogs are permitted at this event.
• Registration Fee: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

Donations and Fundraising

• Packet Pickup: Someone else can pick up your packet if they present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Donation Post-Race: Yes, donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
• Sponsorship: Contact virginiabeachrun@t2t.org for sponsorship opportunities.
• Offline Donations: Mail any offline donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Rori Englert, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

Volunteer and Support

• Volunteering: Email virginiabeachrun@t2t.org to volunteer on the event day.
• Receipts: Online registrants should receive a receipt automatically: cash receipts available upon request.
• Medical Staff: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on-site.
• Fundraising Incentives: Fundraising incentives are available: check our Fundraising Guide for details.