Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Madison, WI

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Madison, WI

Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM

Location: DeForest Veterans Memorial Park - 209 N. Main Street, DeForest, WI 53532

The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk is a non-competitive event honoring the heroic life and legacy of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter who lost his life on September 11, 2001. The event is part of the National Run, Walk and Climb series sponsored by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

The event includes an opening ceremony honoring 9/11 victims and celebrating local first responders and military members. Participants run or walk 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) to commemorate the fallen.

Course Details:

• The course follows an updated route through the Village of DeForest trail system.
• The entire route is paved, with primarily flat terrain and approximately 50 feet of total elevation gain/loss.
• Two water stations will be present along the route with water and healthy snacks at the finish area.
• The course closes 2 hours after the 5K begins.

Timing: A professional timing company will be used, and participants will receive official timing results.

Accessibility: The course is fully accessible and accommodates strollers, wheelchairs, firefighter turnout gear, and military backpacks/ruck sacks/weighted vests.

Pets: Dogs are permitted if leashed and owners clean up after them. Trained service animals are welcome.

Parking: Approximately 30 parking spaces are available at Veterans Memorial Park, with additional street parking nearby.

Packet Pickup:

• Early pickup: Friday, May 29, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Fleet Feet Sun Prairie (2816 Prairie Lakes Drive #101, Sun Prairie, WI 53590).
• Event-day pickup: Saturday, May 30, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.

Fundraising: Fundraising is encouraged but not required. Participants can set up individual fundraising pages.

Sponsorships: Organizations interested in sponsoring the event should contact [email protected].

Volunteering: Volunteers are needed for event-day operations. Sign up through the event website or by emailing [email protected].

Health & Safety: An emergency medical service team will be present on site.