Honor: 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: We honor 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: For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.t2t.org.
Community: This will be our 5th year in Trinity/Pasco and we are excited to bring together the community to honor first responders and military, to remember 9/11, and to raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's programs.
How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?
Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event.
Accessibility: Anyone of any age can run, walk, or experience this event.
Where can I pick up my packet?
Pre-race: Packet pickup will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at StretchLAB, 18875 SR-54 W, Lutz, FL 33558.
Race-day: Packet pickup at the race site starts at 7:00 am.
Can I register the day of the run?
Online: Yes. Online registration will remain open until 8:30am the morning of the run.
T-shirt size: Those who wait to register on the day of the race are not guaranteed their t-shirt size. Register early!
I registered as VIRTUAL, can you mail me my packet?
Virtual participants: We appreciate all our virtual participants, thank you for registering.
No mailing: While we’re unfortunately unable to mail them, you’re welcome to have someone pick them up on your behalf during Packet Pickup.
Run virtually: Please message us to let us know so we can put it aside. We leave it up to you to run your race virtually, honoring the day in your own way and choosing to Never Forget.
When does online registration close?
Closing time: Online registration will remain open up until race morning until the start of the race at 8:30am.
Is there parking available?
Yes: There is parking available at the event.
Do I have to wear my bib number?
Requirement: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
Consequences: 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 a 7 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).
Will there be awards for running?
Finisher medals: Yes, finisher medals will be given to all participants.
Chip timed: The event will be chip timed.
Honoring first responders: Most of our awards are based on firefighters, police or military running in gear in the same fashion that Stephen Siller did on 9/11.
Patriotic experience: This event is intended to be a patriotic experience and much more than a run.
Will water be available?
Water station: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.
Start/finish: There will be water available at the start/finish.
What can you bring to the event?
Permitted items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted and encouraged.
Prohibited items: Roller blades and bicycles are not permitted on the course.
Personal items: 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.
Can I bring my dog to the event?
Allowed: Yes. Friendly dogs are allowed to participate with you in the race.
Note: Dogs are not allowed to participate in any other Tampa Bay Area Tunnel to Towers race.
Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?
No: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
Yes: They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
Can I still donate to a team and/or individual after the start of the race?
Yes: Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
How can my company/organization sponsor this event?
Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to trinitypasco@:t2t.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.
I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that?