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.
• Tribute: 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 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?

• Packet Pickup: Packets can be picked up prior to the race day on Thursday, November 12th from 11am-6pm.
• Location: Sacramento Running Company, 2673 21st Street, Sacramento CA 95818.
• Mailing 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 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?

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

WHERE IS THE STARTING LINE LOCATED IN THE PARK?

• Start/Finish Line: 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.

ARE THERE RACE T-SHIRTS?

• T-shirt Eligibility: Yes, all participants who register before October 26th, 2026 will receive an event T-shirt.
• Post-deadline Registration: Anybody who registers after that will receive a shirt as supplies last.

IS THERE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE EVENT?

• Transport Services: 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.
• Additional Parking: Several parking lots within walking distance are also available.
• In-park Parking: No parking will be available within the park.

DO I HAVE TO WEAR MY BIB?

• Bib Display: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Course Rules: 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?

• 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: Water will also be available at the park.

WHAT CAN I BRING TO THE EVENT?

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also allowed.
• Personal Items: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Liability: All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

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

• Storage: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Liability Notice: 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 Information: 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 Details: You can contact us at Sacramento@t2t.org.
• Cost Efficiency: We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen Siller's name.
• Appreciation: Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

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

• Fundraising Capability: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Donation Methods: You will be able to accept donations online.
• Additional Help: Contact us at Sacramento@t2t.org for assistance with donations.

DOES MY REGISTRATION FEE COUNT TOWARDS MY FUNDRAISING GOAL?

• Expenses: Registration fees help offset some of the expenses associated with making the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk one of the country’s greatest annual events.
• Recognition: We recognize each fundraising milestone that is reached with prizes branded with the Tunnel to Towers logo.

CAN I GET A REFUND? CAN I TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION