Tunnel to Towers 5K - Bakersfield
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About the race
The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Bakersfield, California takes place at 11298 Stockdale HWY on 11/28/2026. The event honors Stephen Siller and those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and supports first responders and military personnel. The course is a 5K (3.1 miles) available to runners and walkers. Registration categories and fees listed for this event include adult ($25), first responders and military ($20), youth ages 13 to 17 ($10), child 12 and under ($5), and a virtual PCG employee category (free).
Registration opens 9/16/2025; some category deadlines are listed in the event information. Participants must display their bib on the front of their outermost garment to be allowed to finish. The event is timed and includes awards, with many awards focused on participants wearing firefighter turnout gear or military backpacks to reflect the event's origin. Water will be available along the route and at the start and finish.
Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted; firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted. Emergency medical services will be on site and radio communication will be available on the course. Registration fees do not count toward fundraising totals, donations are accepted for six weeks after the event, registration transfers are allowed, and refunds are not provided.
The event will follow local and state guidelines for COVID-19 and collects vaccination information as part of those protocols. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
