Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $45 on Oct 17, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $10 | – |
| Adult Registration | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:15 AM | $40$45 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Child Registration 12 & Under | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:15 AM | $15$20 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| First Responders & Military Registration | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:15 AM | $35 | – |
| Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrs | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:15 AM | $25$30 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
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 17, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids 1 Mile Fun Run: $10 until Oct 17.
- Adult Registration: $40 until Oct 17, then $45 until Oct 17.
- Child Registration 12 & Under: $15 until Oct 17, then $20 until Oct 17.
- First Responders & Military Registration: $35 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Louisiana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Baton Rouge runs 37:46, about 12:09 a mile, based on 26 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:59 and men in 32:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:07 AM, and the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
427 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Threshold Timing) for Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:10 or better, the top quarter in 30:32, and half the field in 39:48; the last tenth came in after 57:25.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:22 | 25:26 |
| 20-29 | 35:42 | 28:36 |
| 30-39 | 24:42 | 29:18 |
| 40-49 | 27:48 | 26:50 |
| 50-59 | 30:02 | 24:20 |
| 60-69 | 34:05 | 23:41 |
| 70+ | n/a | 44:16 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Louisiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:32, against 28:43 in a typical Louisiana 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 87°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
- 427 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Included with entry
- Please select your T-shirt size
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 17, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Louisiana?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Louisiana, 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 214 runners finished the Adult Registration; the median finish was 39:48 and the winner ran 19:34.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:32, against 28:43 in a typical Louisiana 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 427 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801.
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 Towers Foundation, please visit t2t.org.
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