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

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the "EMS on the Move: Tackle Trauma 2026" event, taking place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Kiwanis Park in Tempe, Maricopa! This vibrant 5K run/walk invites participants to come together for a cause that truly mattersβ€”raising awareness about trauma and supporting vital injury prevention efforts. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, so arrive early to check in, connect with fellow runners, and meet the amazing sponsors who make this event possible.

Whether you're joining us in person or participating virtually from anywhere, every step you take helps save lives and fosters crucial conversations about trauma in our communities. Virtual attendees will still receive a race packet, including a neon-themed t-shirt and race bib to keep the excitement alive! With awards for the top finishers in various age groups, this event promises to be a fun and impactful way to contribute to a healthier future in Arizona. Let’s tackle trauma together, 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

  • EMS on the Move: Tackle Trauma 2026

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th February 2026 (7:00AM MST)

    $48.70

    CLOSED

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Location

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

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