EMS on the move: Tackle Trauma 2026

  • Date Sun 7th February 2027
  • Time 7:00AM MST
  • Location Tempe, Arizona
  • Price $48.70
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the exciting "EMS on the Move: Tackle Trauma 2026" event, taking place on Sunday, February 7, 2027, at Kiwanis Park in Tempe, Maricopa! This vibrant 5K run/walk is not just about fitness; it’s a powerful fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness about trauma, which is a critical public health issue affecting individuals of all ages. Starting at 8:00 AM, participants are encouraged to arrive early to check in, mingle with sponsors, and connect with fellow community members in a celebration of health and unity.

Whether you choose to run in-person or participate virtually from wherever you are, your involvement will make a significant impact. Each stride you take helps support trauma education, prevention, and research efforts in Arizona. Virtual participants will receive a race packet that includes a stylish neon-themed t-shirt and race bib, ensuring that everyone can join in the excitement. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various age groups, so get ready to lace up your running shoes for a cause that truly matters! Together, let’s tackle trauma and strive for a healthier future, one stride at a time!

Organiser's Description

5K RUN/WALK OVERVIEW:

NOTICE: VIRTUAL ATTENDEES REGISTERING NOW MAY NOT RECEIVE THEIR SHIRT ON TIME.

TIME: START AT 8:00 AM. ARRIVE EARLY TO CHECK IN, MINGLE WITH OUR SPONSORS, AND CONNECT WITH FELLOW PARTICIPANTS AND NEIGHBORS IN A GLOWING CELEBRATION.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: STEP INTO ACTION AT KIWANIS PARK IN YOUR EMS GEAR FOR A CAUSE THAT TRULY MATTERS. THE ARIZONA TRAUMA ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR ANNUAL TACKLE TRAUMA 5K RACE AND FUNDRAISER, WHERE EVERY STRIDE YOU TAKE HELPS SAVE LIVES AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT TRAUMA.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: CAN'T MAKE IT TO TEMPE? NO PROBLEM! JOIN US VIRTUALLY AND COMPLETE YOUR 5K WHEREVER YOU ARE. YOU'LL STILL BE PART OF THE EXCITEMENT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THIS IMPORTANT CAUSE. VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A RACE PACKET, INCLUDING A NEON-THEMED T-SHIRT AND RACE BIB.

WHY PARTICIPATE? TRAUMA DOESN'T DISCRIMINATE. IT CAN AFFECT ANYONE, CAUSING LIFELONG SUFFERING AND BURDENING OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. SHOCKINGLY, TRAUMATIC INJURIES ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS UP TO AGE 46. THIS IS A PRESSING PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE THAT DEMANDS OUR ATTENTION!

WE BELIEVE IN PROVIDING THE BEST CARE FOR INJURED PATIENTS THROUGH AN INCLUSIVE AND INTEGRATED TRAUMA SYSTEM. YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FUELS INJURY PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH EFFORTS TO REDUCE FATALITIES IN OUR GREAT STATE.

RAISE YOUR VOICE, RAISE FUNDS

JOIN US, AND LET'S SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THESE CRUCIAL ISSUES. BY PARTICIPATING, YOU'RE NOT JUST RUNNING A RACE; YOU'RE RUNNING TOWARD A FUTURE WITH FEWER TRAUMATIC INJURIES. YOUR SUPPORT HELPS RAISE MONEY FOR TRAUMA EDUCATION AND MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN ARIZONA.

LET'S TACKLE TRAUMA TOGETHER, ONE STRIDE AT A TIME, UNDER THE VIBRANT GLOW OF NEON LIGHTS!

AWARDS

AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE 1ST PLACE ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS FOR MALE AND FEMALE.

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19 AND UNDER

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20-29

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30-39

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40-49

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50-59

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60-69

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70 AND OVER

Races

  • Tackle Trauma - for the Love of Trauma

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 7th February 2027 (7:00AM MST)

    $48.70

    OPENS 09 JUN

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Location

Kiwanis Park, 95 W. Baseline Rd, Tempe, 85283, AZ, United States

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