2021 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk New York City FAQs

What is a Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk?

The Tunnel to Towers National Run, Walk, & Climb Series was created to honor the final steps of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel (formerly known as the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel) to the Twin Towers.

The Run, Walk, & Climb Series pays homage to all first responders and service members who made, and continue to make, extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty.

When is the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC?

The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC is Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 9:30 am.

Where is the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC located?

The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC is located in the boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan. The 5K Run & Walk starts at Ikea Parking Lot 9, 1 Beard St., Brooklyn, NY 11231 and ends in Manhattan at the corner of West and Murray Streets.

How far is the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC?

The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC is slightly longer than a standard 5K course. It is approximately 3.5 miles long, beginning at the Brooklyn portal of the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel and continuing into the streets of Manhattan, before finally finishing at West Street and Murray Street.Click here to see a course map.

How much does adult registration cost?

Month of June: $55 Adult Runner $65 w/chip*

July 1 – August 15: $60 Adult Runner $70 w/chip*

August 16 - September 20: $70 Adult Runner $80 w/chip*

September 21 – September 25: $80 Adult Runner $90 w/ chip*

September 26 (Race Day): $80 Adult Runner No chips available on race day

*Timing chips are subject to availability and may sell out prior to their final sale date of September 25, 2021

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