Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sacramento, CA

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.
• More Information: For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.

HOW FAR IS A TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN & WALK?

• Distance: This family event is a 5K (3.1 miles).
• Course: It is 2 laps of a marked course within the park that you are welcome to walk or run.

WHEN/WHERE CAN I PICK UP MY PACKET?

• Location: Packets can be picked up at Fleet Feet Sacramento, 2311 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816.
• Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2025, from 11am-6pm.
• Race Day: Packets will also be available the day of the event at the park starting at 8am.
• Important: Packets WILL NOT be mailed if not picked up.

CAN I REGISTER THE DAY OF THE RUN?

• Same Day Registration: Yes, same day registration will be available.
• T-shirt Availability: T-shirts cannot be guaranteed without advanced registration.
• Price Increase: The registration price will increase for those who wait to register.

WHEN DOES THE ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSE?

• Online Registration: Online registration will remain open until the event starts.
• Price Increases: Price increases on day of event.

WHERE IS THE STARTING LINE LOCATED IN THE PARK?

• Location: Our start/finish line and Vendor Village will be located near Freeport Blvd and 14th Avenue.

IS THIS A TIMED EVENT?

• Timing Services: Yes, Capital Road Race Management will be assisting with their timing services.

IS THERE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE EVENT?

• Transportation: No, we do not provide transportation to and from the event.

IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE?

• Parking Availability: Yes, there are parking spots located along the perimeter of the park as well as several parking lots within walking distance.
• No Parking: No parking will be available within the park.

DO I HAVE TO WEAR MY BIB?

• Bib Requirement: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Consequences: 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 FRONTLINE POSITION?

• Frontline Seeding: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front.
• Arrival: Arrive early.

WILL WATER BE AVAILABLE?

• Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.
• Additional Water: There will be water available at the park.

WHAT CAN I BRING TO THE EVENT?

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted.
• Firefighter Gear: Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Valuables: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Responsibility: All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.

IF I HAVE A BACKPACK, WHAT DO I DO WITH IT?

• Storage: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Responsibility: The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP MY PACKET FOR ME?

• Packet Pickup: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Gratitude: And don’t forget to thank them!

CAN I STILL DONATE TO A TEAM AND/OR INDIVIDUAL AFTER THE START OF THE RACE?

• Donation Timeline: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

HOW CAN MY COMPANY/ORGANIZATION SPONSOR THIS EVENT?

• Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to Sacramento@:t2t.org with your contact information.
• Response Time: Someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

I WOULD LIKE TO DONATE GOODS OR SERVICES TO THIS EVENT. HOW DO I DO THAT?

• Contact Info: You can contact us at Sacramento@:t2t.org.
• Appreciation: Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

AS A PARTICIPANT, CAN I FUNDRAISE/ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DONATE?

• Fundraising Page: Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Donation Options: You will be able to accept donations online.

DOES MY REGISTRATION FEE COUNT TOWARDS MY FUNDRAISING GOAL?

• Offset Expenses: Registration fees help offset some of the expenses associated with the event.
• Fundraising Impact: Your fundraising efforts enable us to continue to make a difference in the lives of so many in need.

CAN I GET A REFUND? CAN I TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION?

• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event if you are not able to attend or if the Foundation needs to cancel the event.
• Transfer Policy: Registration may be transferred to another person, just contact us.

WHAT ARE THE FUNDRAISING LEVELS & PRIZES?

• Fundraising Incentives: You can find all our fundraising incentives HERE.