EMS on the move: Tackle Trauma 2026
- Date Sun 8th February 2026
- Time 7:00AM MST
- Location Tempe, Arizona
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for an inspiring day at the "EMS on the Move: Tackle Trauma 2026" event, taking place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Tempe, Maricopa. This annual 5K run/walk kicks off at 8:00 AM at Kiwanis Park, where participants will don their EMS gear and step into action for a cause that truly matters. Every stride you take not only contributes to raising awareness about trauma but also helps save lives.
Whether you're joining us in person or virtually, your participation is crucial! Virtual runners can complete their 5K wherever they are and still receive a race packet featuring a vibrant neon-themed t-shirt and race bib. This event highlights the urgent need for trauma education, prevention, and research to reduce fatalities and improve care for injured patients. Don't miss out on the chance to make a significant impact while celebrating with fellow participants and sponsors. Together, let's tackle trauma and create a brighter future for our communities, one stride at a time!
Whether you're joining us in person or virtually, your participation is crucial! Virtual runners can complete their 5K wherever they are and still receive a race packet featuring a vibrant neon-themed t-shirt and race bib. This event highlights the urgent need for trauma education, prevention, and research to reduce fatalities and improve care for injured patients. Don't miss out on the chance to make a significant impact while celebrating with fellow participants and sponsors. Together, let's tackle trauma and create a brighter future for our communities, one stride at a time!
Organiser's Description
5K RUN/WALK OVERVIEW:
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.
*
19 AND UNDER
*
20-29
*
30-39
*
40-49
*
50-59
*
60-69
*
70 AND OVER
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.
*
19 AND UNDER
*
20-29
*
30-39
*
40-49
*
50-59
*
60-69
*
70 AND OVER
Races
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EMS on the Move: Tackle Trauma 2026
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th February 2026 (7:00AM MST)
$48.70
OPENS 10 JUN
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