Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Tempe, AZ
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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Tempe, AZ
The event on September 13, 2026 in Tempe, Arizona is a community 5K (3.1 miles) run and walk held near 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway. The event is a timed 5K and includes a pre-event ceremony and post-race awards.
Registration categories and typical fees include adult, first responders and military, youth (13 to 17), child (12 and under), Army and ROTC, and an employer category. Registration opens March 18, 2026; most categories have earlier closing dates, while some categories allow later registration. Army and ROTC registration is free but does not include a T-shirt. Day-of registration is available at an increased fee. A guaranteed event T-shirt requires registration at least six weeks before the event.
Packet pickup is scheduled for Thursday, September 10 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Road Runner Sports, 43 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe Marketplace, with additional day-of pickup available starting at 7:00 AM. Participants receive a run shirt and race bib with registration; bibs should be displayed on the front of the outermost garment.
Course support includes a water station on the route, finish-line water, and on-site emergency medical services with radio communication. Strollers, wheelchairs, firefighter turnout gear, and military backpacks are permitted. Dogs on leash are allowed. Registrations are final and the event is held rain or shine except in the case of lightning. Fundraising is optional and the registration fee does not count toward fundraising totals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
