Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA

Harvey, USA

Expected November 2027

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Choose your distance

Distance

5km

Start Time

08:30

Terrain

Road

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in New Orleans takes place in Harvey, Louisiana, on a 5 km course that gathers runners and walkers to honor the memory of firefighter Stephen Siller and the first responders and military members lost on September 11, 2001. Every age group is catered for, with separate adult, first responder and military, youth and child entry categories, and all of them set off together at 8:30 in the morning. Participants can run, walk, push a stroller, guide a wheelchair or take on the course in full firefighting gear. Entry fees and fundraising go to Tunnel to Towers Foundation programs that support first responder and military families.

Honors firefighter Stephen Siller and the first responders of September 11, 2001
Supports Tunnel to Towers Foundation programs for first responder and military families
Open to runners, walkers, strollers, wheelchairs and participants in full gear

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

808 MacArthur Ave, Harvey, LA 70058, USA

Race Day

Sunday, November 1, 2026. All four registration categories start at 8:30 AM from 808 MacArthur Ave, Harvey, LA 70058.

Good to know

On the day

ParkingAll registered participants must have their bib in hand by 5pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at which time packet pick up closes. Participants should report to their assigned wave corral no later than 60 minutes prior to their projected start time and allow ample travel time.

ShuttleFree New York Water Taxi service from the Pier 11 Manhattan Terminal to Brooklyn begins at 6AM. Due to unprecedented registration for the 2026 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC, participants planning to use the free water taxi must be in line at Pier 11 by 6:00 AM to avoid missing their wave release. There is a strict no-baggage policy on all NY Water Taxis; participants must check belongings in one (1) clear plastic bag supplied by UPS, left at the designated UPS drop locations for retrieval after the event.

AccessibilityYes. The page states that participants pushing a stroller or guiding a wheelchair are welcome, and the event is designed to be inclusive of all participants.

Before you enter

RefundsTransfer, refund and deferral terms are set by the organiser. Contact the event team as early as possible if your plans change.

Minimum ageYes. There is a dedicated Child Registration 12 & Under category as well as a Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrs category, so the whole family can take part.

DogsPet rules are set by the organiser and the venue. Contact the event team before race day if you plan to bring a dog.

Collecting your numberPacket pick up arrangements are published by the organiser closer to race day. If you are not able to collect in advance, registration on the day is also offered, so check the organiser's latest instructions before travelling.

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA

Overview

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Good to know

Who does the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in New Orleans honor?

Can I walk the course instead of running it?

Which registration category should I choose?

Does the event raise money for charity?

Is there a fund raising requirement to take part?

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