Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Villages, FL

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Villages, FL takes place in The Villages, Florida, on November 14, 2026, with a single 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 9:00 AM. The event is held in honor of Stephen Siller and pays tribute to first responders and military personnel, raising funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. You can run or walk, strollers and wheelchairs are allowed, and the organization provides water stations, medical staff, and safety measures along the way.

This is a participation-first event, so it suits everyone from competitive age-groupers to families walking together. If you plan to run it hard, treat it like any road 5K: a couple of short interval sessions in the final two weeks and an even effort on the day. If you are walking, a brisk pace gets you through 3.1 miles in about 45 to 55 minutes. Six weeks of regular walk-run sessions is enough preparation for a first-timer. The 9:00 AM start leaves time for breakfast and a short warm-up.