Tunnel to Towers 5K - Columbia, SC
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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Columbia, SC
The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Columbia is a memorial run and walk held on September 4, 2026 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC. The event honors lives lost on 9/11 and supports first responders, military personnel, and fundraising to build smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans.
This is a 5K run or walk. The event is chip timed for registrants who complete online registration, though some registration categories note no timing chip. Registration opens April 15, 2026; certain registration categories and rates close earlier in April while online sales close on September 4, 2026. Adult, first responder and military, youth, and child registration fees apply for some categories, and select military and service registrations are listed as free with specific restrictions.
Packet pickup takes place at the Columbia Convention Center on the days before the event. T shirt availability and sizes are not guaranteed for late registrants and shirt size changes must be made before the stated deadline. All sales are final; transfers to another participant are allowed.
Course support and logistics include water available along the route and at the finish, parking options near the convention center, bib display required on the front of the outermost garment, and allowances for strollers, backpacks, and wheelchairs. Roller blades and bicycles are not allowed. Dogs are permitted if leashed and in accordance with local animal ordinances.
Volunteer roles include registration assistance, packet pickup support, t shirt handling, staffing water stations, parking lot monitoring, and holding memorial poster displays. The event offers participation medals and individual awards in overall, master, grand master, and age group categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
