Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Athens, GA 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 12:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Athens, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $45 on Oct 4, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Registration | 5K | Oct 4, 202612:00 PM | $40$45 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Child Registration 12 & Under | 5K | Oct 4, 202612:00 PM | $15$20 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| First Responders & Military Registration | 5K | Oct 4, 202612:00 PM | $35 | – |
| Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrs | 5K | Oct 4, 202612:00 PM | $25$30 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| PCG Employee RegistrationVirtual | 5K | Oct 4, 202612:00 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Adult Registration: $40 until Oct 3, then $45 until Oct 4.
- Child Registration 12 & Under: $15 until Oct 3, then $20 until Oct 4.
- First Responders & Military Registration: $35 until Oct 4.
- Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrs: $25 until Oct 3, then $30 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Athens runs 34:32, about 11:07 a mile, based on 30 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:09 and men in 30:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:28 AM, and the Adult Registration starts at 12:00 PM. The start sits about 800 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
301 College Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 301 College Avenue, Athens, GA 30601Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 800 feet
- Included with entry
- Please select your T-shirt size
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Athens, GA?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 4, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 301 College Avenue, Athens, GA 30601.
From the organizers
What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk?
The Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death 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 Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. Honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and support our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty!
For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.