Tunnel to Towers 5K - The Triangle, NC
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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC
The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Raleigh is a community event that honors first responders, remembers September 11, 2001, and raises funds for Tunnel to Towers programs. The series was created to honor a New York City firefighter who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers.
This edition is the 14th year in the Triangle. The event uses a 5K course, listed as 5K (3.1 miles), which can be walked or run. Registration is offered in multiple categories: Adult, First Responders and Military, Youth (13 to 17 years), and Child (12 and under). Early prices shown for these categories include adult registration at USD 35, first responders and military at USD 30, youth at USD 20, and child at USD 10, with those prices valid until September 16, 2026.
The listed location for the event and for registration/packet pickup is Forest Pines Elementary School, 11455 Forest Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation supports the event and its programs for fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes, and their families. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
