Tunnel to Towers 5K - The Triangle, NC

OCT
17
2026
This 5K run and walk honors the heroes of 9/11 and supports first responders and military families. Now in its 14th year in the Triangle, the event brings the community together for a meaningful cause. Participants can run or walk the course starting from Forest Pines Elementary School in Raleigh.
Sat 17 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC is a charity event honoring first responders, military personnel, and the memory of September 11, 2001. The event is organized by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports the families of fallen and catastrophically injured first responders and military heroes. The 2026 edition will be the 14th year the event is held in the Triangle area of North Carolina.

Event Details

The event features a single distance: a 5K (3.1 miles) course. Participants can choose to run or walk. The event takes place at Forest Pines Elementary School, located at 11455 Forest Pines Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Registration

Registration is divided into several categories with different fees:

  • Adult Registration: $35
  • First Responders & Military Registration: $30
  • Youth Registration (13 to 17 years): $20
  • Child Registration (12 & Under): $10

The listed price increases are scheduled for September 17, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km