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

📅 Date/Time/Place

• Date: Sunday, September 21st, 2025
• Time: 8:30AM - Race Start
• Location: Main Beach, 21501 Pacific Coast Highway, 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.
• Support: 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 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, veterans, 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).
• Eligibility: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Pick Up Time: Packet pick up will be available on the morning of the event beginning at 7am.
• Pre-Event Pick Up: A location for the day before TBD. Please check back for information as the event date approaches!

👥 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

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

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• Registration Open: Yes, registration will open at 7am the morning of the run at Main Beach.
• Advanced Registration Savings: You’ll save time and money if you register in advance.
• Shirt Availability: If you wait to register we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

👕 Are there event T-shirts?

• Eligibility: Yes, everyone who registers is eligible to receive a race day T-shirt.
• Deadline: Please register by 9/2/2025 to guarantee that you receive a shirt.

🅿️ Is there parking available?

• Parking Options: Yes, there is plenty of parking available.
• Free Parking: Free parking is located along the streets across from the beach parking lot.
• On-Site Parking: Parking on-site at Main Beach is subject to a fee collected by the city of Huntington Beach.

🎫 Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Display: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Importance: The bib number is how we record the time. 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 front line position?

• Pacing: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).

🥇 Will there be awards for running?

• 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.

💧 Will water be available?

• Water Stations: Yes, water will be available at the Start Line and Finish Line.

🚑 Is there a medical staff available on-site?

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

👜 What can you bring to the event?

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted, but we ask that those with strollers start towards the back.
• Other Gear: Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Valuables: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

🙋‍♂️ How can I volunteer?

• Registration: It's simple, either register online or email us at huntingtonbeachrun@:t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours.
• Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

📱 Does this event have social media accounts?

• Social Media: Yes, the event has both Facebook and Instagram.

💸 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 and you will be able to accept donations online.
• Cash Donations: Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that. Contact us at huntingtonbeachrun@:t2t.org and we can walk you through the process.
• Donation Address: Please send donations directly to:
• Mail to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Attn: T2T HB 5k Run & Walk – Thomas Mazza, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

❗ Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

• Registration Fee: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

🏅 Does Tunnel to Towers offer fundraising incentives?

• Incentives: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.

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