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.
• 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.
• Community Commitment: 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).
• Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Morning Pickup: Packet pick up will be available on the morning of the event beginning at 7am.
• Pre-event Pickup: A location will be available the day before TBD. Please check back for information on a pre-event day packet pick up as the event date approaches!

🧾 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Yes: They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Thank You: And don't forget to thank them!

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• Day Of Registration: Yes, registration will open at 7am the morning of the run at Main Beach.
• Advance Registration: 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.
• Guarantee: Please register by 9/2/2025 to guarantee that you receive a shirt.

🚗 Is there parking available?

• Availability: 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.
• Time Recording: The bib number is how we record the time.
• Course Policy: 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?

• Seeding: 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?

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

🚑 Is there a medical staff available on-site?

• EMS Team: 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.
• Gear: Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Valuables: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Responsibility: 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.
• Need: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

📱 Does this event have social media accounts?

• Platforms: 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.
• Mail Donations: You can send donations directly to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Attn: T2T HB 5k Run & Walk – Thomas Mazza, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
• Fundraising Info: Please give us your information so we can add it to your fundraising page. It's easy!

🧾 Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

• No: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

🎁 Does Tunnel to Towers offer fundraising incentives?

• Incentives: