Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Huntington Beach, CA

Date/Time/Place

• Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
• Time: 8:00AM - Race Start
• Location: Main Beach 20903 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, CA 92646

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 Info: For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.t2t.org.
• Annual Event: This will be our 1st Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Huntington Beach 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.

How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles).
• Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

Packet Pickup

• Morning Pickup: Packet pick up will be available on the morning of the event beginning at 7am.
• Friday Pickup: Also at Mama's Restaurant in Huntington Beach (21022 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648) on Friday, September 18th from 2:30pm to 6PM.

Registration

• Day of Registration: Yes, registration will open at 7 AM the morning of the run at 20903 PCH.
• Advance Registration: You’ll save time and money if you register in advance. We may not have a shirt for you if you register late.
• Event T-shirts: Yes, everyone who registers is eligible to receive a race day T-shirt. Please register by 8/31/2026 to guarantee receiving a shirt.

Parking

• Availability: Yes, but it is limited. Please see Parking Information under the Event Info tab on the main website.

Bib Number

• Display: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. The bib number is how we record the time.
• Consequences: Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish.

Awards

• Categories: 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 Availability

• Locations: Yes, water will be available at the halfway point and the finish line.

Medical Staff

• Plan: We are currently making plans to have an EMS team on site.

Allowed Items

• Strollers and Wheelchairs: 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.

Volunteering

• How to Volunteer: It's simple, either register online or email us at [email protected] and we will reply within 24 hours.
• Help Needed: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities.

Fundraising

• Participant Fundraising: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page and you will be able to accept donations online.
• Offline Donations: Please send donations directly to:
• Mailing Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation
  ATTN: Thomas Mazza
  2361 Hylan Blvd.
  Staten Island, NY 10306

Refunds and Transfers

• Transfers: Yes, please contact us at [email protected] and we will manually change it in our system.
• Refunds: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date.

Receipts

• Confirmation: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt via email.

Event URL

• Link: For more details and to register, please visit Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Huntington Beach.