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.
• Honoring Heroes: 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 Info: 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?

• Packet Pickup Location: Fleet Feet Sacramento, 2311 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816.
• Pickup Times: Thursday, October 30th, 2025, (11am-6pm) and available at the park starting at 8am on race day.
• Important Note: 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 Guarantee: 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?

• Registration Timing: Online registration will remain open until the event starts.
• Price Increase: Prices increase on the day of the 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.
• Course Rule: 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?

• Seeded Position: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front. (Arrive early)

💧 WILL WATER BE AVAILABLE?

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

👜 WHAT CAN I BRING TO THE EVENT?

• Allowed Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Personal Items: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle at your own risk.

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

• Backpack Policy: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle at your own risk.

🙋 CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP MY PACKET FOR ME?

• Packet Pickup: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.

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

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

💼 HOW CAN MY COMPANY/ORGANIZATION SPONSOR THIS EVENT?

• Sponsorship Inquiry: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to Sacramento@t2t.org with your contact information and 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?

• Donation Contact: You can contact us at Sacramento@t2t.org.
• Generosity Recognition: Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

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

• Fundraising Page: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Donation Process: You can contact us at Sacramento@t2t.org for assistance with the donation process.

💵 DOES MY REGISTRATION FEE COUNT TOWARDS MY FUNDRAISING GOAL?

• Fee Explanation: Registration fees help offset some of the expenses associated with the event.
• Fundraising Appreciation: We recognize each fundraising milestone reached with prizes branded with the Tunnel to Towers logo.

🔄 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.
• Registration Transfer: Registration may be transferred to another person, just contact us.

🏆 WHAT ARE THE FUNDRAISING LEVELS & PRIZES?

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