8th Annual PTSD Awareness 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 7:15AM MST
- Location Peoria, Arizona
- Price $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 8th Annual PTSD Awareness 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Copper Hills Church in Peoria, Arizona! This uplifting event is not just about running or walking; it’s a powerful opportunity to raise awareness for PTSD and honor those affected by it. This year, we are excited to introduce a running chair that will allow disabled individuals to participate, making the event even more inclusive and inspiring!
Participants will enjoy a beautifully organized race featuring a 5K distance, and they will receive a participant t-shirt, a limited edition finisher challenge coin, and refreshments provided by Well Coffee Co. The event not only encourages camaraderie and support but also gives back, as proceeds will benefit the First Responder PTS Foundation to provide vital services for mental health treatment and education. Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers across various age categories, ensuring a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference—register by May 4th to guarantee your t-shirt and join us in the fight against PTSD!
Participants will enjoy a beautifully organized race featuring a 5K distance, and they will receive a participant t-shirt, a limited edition finisher challenge coin, and refreshments provided by Well Coffee Co. The event not only encourages camaraderie and support but also gives back, as proceeds will benefit the First Responder PTS Foundation to provide vital services for mental health treatment and education. Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers across various age categories, ensuring a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference—register by May 4th to guarantee your t-shirt and join us in the fight against PTSD!
Organiser's Description
It's our 8th Annual PTSD Awareness 5K! And we have something new and exciting!!
We will be introducing a running chair that will allow disabled individuals to participate in these events. Check out the First Responder PTS Foundation [https://firstresponderpts.org/]website for more information. Help us in our efforts to overcome PTSD by supporting and participating in this event. Show your support by honoring those that have lost the battle to PTSD, those who are currently battling and those who have survived the battle. Through PERSEVERANCE, TENACITY, SUPPORT and DETERMINATION we can overcome PTSD. Proceeds from this event will go to the First Responder PTS Foundation (501c3) to provide ancillary services to mental health treatment and education for first responders related to PTSD, stress and trauma.
We will be giving out awards to the top male and female finisher in the following age categories
0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
RACE LOCATION will be at Copper Hills Church at 27035 N Black Rock Blvd, Peoria, AZ 85383
Participants will receive
* a participant t-shirt
* a finisher limited edition challenge coin
* on course and post-race refreshments - water and coffee provided by Well Coffee Co.
* goody bag
Prize to the top male and female finisher.
_MUST REGISTER BY MAY 4TH TO GUARANTEE T-SHIRT AVAILABILITY AND SIZE._
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP
Friday, June 5th, 3:00pm-6:00pm at 34406 N 27th Dr, Bldg 7, Suite 173, Phoenix, AZ 85085 - please use back entrance
Race Day Pickup
Saturday, June 6th, 6:00am-7:00am
RACE RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT
RaceTimers [http://results.racetimers.com/results.aspx?CId=16432&RId=2234]
RACE PHOTOS BY 5 HIVE PHOTO [https://5hivephoto.pixieset.com/ptsdrun2022/]
We will be introducing a running chair that will allow disabled individuals to participate in these events. Check out the First Responder PTS Foundation [https://firstresponderpts.org/]website for more information. Help us in our efforts to overcome PTSD by supporting and participating in this event. Show your support by honoring those that have lost the battle to PTSD, those who are currently battling and those who have survived the battle. Through PERSEVERANCE, TENACITY, SUPPORT and DETERMINATION we can overcome PTSD. Proceeds from this event will go to the First Responder PTS Foundation (501c3) to provide ancillary services to mental health treatment and education for first responders related to PTSD, stress and trauma.
We will be giving out awards to the top male and female finisher in the following age categories
0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
RACE LOCATION will be at Copper Hills Church at 27035 N Black Rock Blvd, Peoria, AZ 85383
Participants will receive
* a participant t-shirt
* a finisher limited edition challenge coin
* on course and post-race refreshments - water and coffee provided by Well Coffee Co.
* goody bag
Prize to the top male and female finisher.
_MUST REGISTER BY MAY 4TH TO GUARANTEE T-SHIRT AVAILABILITY AND SIZE._
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP
Friday, June 5th, 3:00pm-6:00pm at 34406 N 27th Dr, Bldg 7, Suite 173, Phoenix, AZ 85085 - please use back entrance
Race Day Pickup
Saturday, June 6th, 6:00am-7:00am
RACE RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT
RaceTimers [http://results.racetimers.com/results.aspx?CId=16432&RId=2234]
RACE PHOTOS BY 5 HIVE PHOTO [https://5hivephoto.pixieset.com/ptsdrun2022/]
Races
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8th Annual PTSD Awareness 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt & Race Finisher Challenge Coin
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:15AM MST)
$48.70
This event is at 7:15am Arizona time -
Virtual PTSD Participant/Supporter
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt & Race Finisher Challenge Coin
$48.70
Registrations after May 17th will not be guaranteed shipment prior to the event. International virtual participants, please select the international shipping charge when checking out.
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