Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Riverside County, CA

16921 Bundy Ave., Riverside CA

Saturday, March 21st, 2026

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 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.

Annual Event: This will be our 2nd Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Riverside and we are excited to grow the community’s commitment to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Collaboration: This event is put on in conjunction with CalFire, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, and the Ben Clark Training Center.

Date: 2026-03-21
Location: Ben Clark Training Center, 16921 Bundy Ave., Riverside, CA
Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles). Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

Morning Pickup: Packet pick up will be available on the morning of the event (3/21/2026) at the Ben Clark Training Center beginning at 7am.
Pre-Event Pickup: Packet pick up will also be available at the Moreno Valley College of Public Safety in the afternoon on Friday, March 20th.
T-Shirts: Yes, T-shirts are guaranteed to all participants who register before March 1st, 2026.

Day of Registration: Registration will open at 7am the morning of the run at the Ben Clark Training Center. You'll save time and money if you register in advance.
Shirt Availability: We may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

Parking: Yes. There is plenty of parking at the Ben Clark Training Center.
Bib Number: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. The bib number is how we record the time.
Fast Runners: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).
Awards: Award medals will be given to the top three men/women, boys/girls under 18, and the top 3 first responders running in their turnout gear.

Water Stations: Yes, water will be available at the start line/finish line and at the crossover section of the course by miles 1 and 2.5.
Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted, but we ask that those with strollers start towards the back.
Personal Items: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.

Registration Fee: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
Packet Pickup for Others: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
Post-Race Donations: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to riversiderun@t2t.org with your contact information.

Goods or Services Donation: You can contact us at riversiderun@t2t.org.
Fundraising Page: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
Mailing Offline Donations: Please mail any offline donations to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Riverside 5K – Thomas Mazza, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

Transfer Registration: Yes. See information above OR contact us at riversiderun@t2t.org.
Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event.
Volunteer Information: It's simple, either register online or email us at riversiderun@t2t.org.

Medical Staff: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.
Donation Incentives: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.

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