Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Santa Rosa, CA 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Santa Rosa, California
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $40 on Oct 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Registration | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| Child Registration 12 & Under | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $10$15 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| First Responders & Military Registration | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| JPMorganChase Employees | – | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrs | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $20$25 after Oct 7, 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 $40 on Oct 7, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Adult Registration: $35 until Oct 7, then $40 until Nov 7, then $45 until Nov 7.
- Child Registration 12 & Under: $10 until Oct 7, then $15 until Nov 7, then $20 until Nov 7.
- First Responders & Military Registration: $30 until Oct 7, then $35 until Nov 7.
- JPMorganChase Employees: Free until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Santa Rosa runs 40:25, about 13:01 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:29 and men in 38:08.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:42 AM, and the Adult Registration starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 310 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
600 4th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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 resultsAdult Registration
First Responders & Military Registration
JPMorganChase Employees
Aggregated from official results (Synergy Race Timing) for Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Santa Rosa, CA. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Santa Rosa, CA?
At the 2025 Adult Registration, the fastest tenth finished in 30:00 or better, the top quarter in 35:40, and half the field in 50:50; the last tenth came in after 1:05:33.
At the 2025 First Responders & Military Registration, the fastest tenth finished in 26:15 or better, the top quarter in 28:57, and half the field in 45:45; the last tenth came in after 58:32.
At the 2025 JPMorganChase Employees, the fastest tenth finished in 32:50 or better, the top quarter in 41:02, and half the field in 54:43; the last tenth came in after 54:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:53 | 50:04 |
| 20-29 | 30:07 | 25:38 |
| 30-39 | 35:26 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 31:26 | 29:27 |
| 50-59 | 44:40 | 57:18 |
| 60-69 | 36:22 | 56:46 |
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 California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 35:40, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 16 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 November 7 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 70 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
- 600 4th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 310 feet
- Included with entry
- Please select your T-shirt size
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Santa Rosa, CA?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 7, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 150 runners finished the Adult Registration; the median finish was 50:50 and the winner ran 23:57.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 35:40, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 16 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 600 4th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
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.