Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk draws over 40,000 participants for sold-out event despite nor’easter

September 27, 2026
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More than 40,000 participants take part in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC on Sunday, Sept. 27. The sold-out event honors FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller and those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Participants wearing firefighter gear take part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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People participate in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
A crowd of participants during the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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A steel beam from the World Trade Center's South Tower is carried on a truck during the Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
Participants pass a steel beam from the South Tower during the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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Runners participate in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
A runner carries an American flag toward the finish line during the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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A runner in firefighter gear participates in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
A participant wearing takes part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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A runner in a blue hoodie and sweatpants runs along a row of firefighters holding banners with images of fallen firefighters.
A child high-fives officers holding tributes to fallen heroes at the finish line of the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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A young boy with a running bib participates in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk, surrounded by firefighters holding banners.
A child high-fives officers holding tributes to fallen heroes at the finish line of the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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A man dressed in firefighter gear holds his helmet as participants run in the Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
Runners braved the nor’easter to participate in Sunday’s event. James Keivom for NY Post

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Participants in the Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk, two of whom hold portraits of uniformed individuals.
Participants pass through the tunnel during the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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Participants in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC, including military personnel, run in the rain.
People take part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. Michael Nigro for NY Post

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People participate in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk, with first responders carrying a memorial banner for firefighter Stephen Siller and a flag with "343" to honor fallen firefighters.
A photo of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller at the finish line of the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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Thousands of people, including firefighters in uniform, participate in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC.
Thousands participate in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in New York City. Michael Nigro for NY Post

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Participants, including firefighters in full gear and a runner with a race bib, run in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
Participants take part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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A police officer shaking hands with a runner at the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
A runner at the finish line of the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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Participants in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC, including firefighters and a child on shoulders, walk on a wet street.
The 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. Michael Nigro for NY Post

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A runner and a firefighter participate in the Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
Participants come through the tunnel during the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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A runner shakes hands with a first responder holding a memorial banner during the Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
A participant at the finish line. James Keivom for NY Post

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Participants in firefighter gear and rain ponchos walk during the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk.
Participants take part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. Michael Nigro for NY Post

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Participants in the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC, including one wearing a firefighter's jacket and a flag with names on it.
Participants take part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. Michael Nigro for NY Post

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A firefighter in uniform with a red bandana and helmet runs past a tunnel entrance.
A person takes part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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People participate in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
Participants take part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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A firefighter in uniform giving a thumbs up.
A person takes part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. Michael Nigro for NY Post

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Participants of the Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk make their way through a tunnel.
Participants take part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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A runner in full firefighter gear passes uniformed firefighters clapping along the race route of the Tunnel to Towers 5K.
A person takes part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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A firefighter in full gear and helmet during the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
A person takes part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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Participants in rain gear during the Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
A steel beam from the World Trade Center’s South Tower is carried during the event. James Keivom for NY Post

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A runner with a prosthetic leg and another runner with their arms raised participate in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
Participants take part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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Participants, including firefighters, running in the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC on a wet street.
Participants take part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. Michael Nigro for NY Post

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A woman in a neon yellow safety vest and clear poncho cheers with her arms raised during the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk.
A person celebrates after completing the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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A firefighter running the Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
A person takes part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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Participants in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
Participants take part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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A man in a light blue shirt, giving a thumbs up, and wearing a "Battalion Chief Jersey City" firefighter helmet, participates in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk.
Participants take part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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People participate in the Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk, with an American flag prominent in the foreground.
The 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. James Keivom for NY Post

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People participate in the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in New York City.
Participants take part in the 25th anniversary Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC. Michael Nigro for NY Post

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