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When
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Where
600 4th Street, Santa Rosa CA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
49–68°F · low rain risk
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2025
56–68°F
dry
2024
50–72°F
dry
2023
49–66°F
dry
2022
41–55°F
rain
2021
44–62°F
dry
2020
42–62°F
dry
2019
49–77°F
dry
2018
48–75°F
dry
2017
45–67°F
dry
2016
52–70°F
dry
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About this race
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.
- Honoring Heroes: 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 Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.T2T.org.
- Community Gathering: This will be the first year in Santa Rosa and we are excited to once again bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs.
How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?
- Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles) walk or run event.
- Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
Can I register on the day of the run?
- Registration Time: Yes. Registration will open at 7 am the morning of the run.
- Late Fee: There will be a $5 late registration fee for those who choose to register on the morning of the race for all registrants except for First Responders.
- Shirt Availability: If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we cannot guarantee sizes for late registrants.
When does online registration close?
- Registration Period: Online registration will remain open until the start of the event.
- T-Shirt Availability: If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag.
Does my registration come with a T-shirt?
- Guaranteed Shirt: If you register before October 20th you are guaranteed a shirt.
- Availability: People who register after this date are not guaranteed a shirt and will get one as supplies last.
Can I transfer my registration to another participant?
- Transfer Process: Yes. See the information above OR contact us at [email protected] and we will manually change it in our system.
Can I get a refund?
- No Refunds: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event for extenuating circumstances.
- Transfer Option: Registration may be transferred to another person.
Do I have to wear my bib number?
- Display Requirement: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
- 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: Yes, awards will be given out to the top 3 runners in each category.
- Categories: Male/female Overall, male/female first responders in gear, top 3 boy/girl teen, top 3 boy/girl child.
What can you bring to the event?
- Allowed Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted.
- Firefighter/Military Gear: Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
- Personal Items: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.
- Liability: Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.
Will water be available?
- Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.
- Finish Line: There will be water available at the start/finish line.
Is there a medical staff available on-site?
- Medical Team: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.
- Communication: There is also radio communication available on the course to help communicate with the EMS.
Where can I pick up my packet?
- Race Day Pickup: Packet pickup will be available on race day starting at 7:15 am.
- Early Pickup: We will also hold early packet pickup at Santa Rosa Plaza (1071 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, 95401) in center court near the Charlie Brown statue and Sephora, from 3:30 to 8:00 pm on Thursday November 6th.
Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
- Authorized Pickup: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
- Gratitude: And don't forget to thank them!
How can my company/organization sponsor this event?
- Sponsorship Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to [email protected] with your contact information or call 347-708-9391.
I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that?
- Contact Us: You can contact us at [email protected].
As a participant, can I fundraise/encourage others to donate?
- 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.
- Donation Support: Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that.
- Contact: Contact us at [email protected] and we can walk you through the process.
Does Tunnel to Towers offer fundraising incentives?
- Incentives: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.
- Qualification: To qualify, complete your fundraising by June 30, 2025, for winter and spring events, or December 10, 2025, for Summer and Fall events.
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