Run With Shears

  • Date Sat 16th May 2026
  • Time 9:15AM EDT
  • Location Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Price $6.65 - $38.45
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the eighth annual Run With Shears on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in beautiful Indianapolis, Marion! This unique event is not just a race; it's a heartfelt tribute to the brave firefighters and police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Join fellow EMS professionals and community members in supporting the Indiana EMS Memorial Foundation as we honor emergency medical technicians and paramedics who have lost their lives serving our communities.

Participants can look forward to a scenic 5K race along the picturesque Downtown Canal, where runners and walkers of all abilities are welcomed. This USATF sanctioned course is known for being fast and flat, making it perfect for competitive runners and casual participants alike. With elite awards, medals, and commemorative shirts up for grabs, there’s something for everyone, including a special Kids 911 Yard Dash for the little ones to enjoy. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to support a worthy cause while celebrating the spirit of community and fitness! Register today and be part of an inspiring day in Indianapolis!

Organiser's Description

Next to the Indiana Statehouse, firefighters and police officers from across the state who gave their lives in the line of duty are memorialized. Join fellow EMS professionals to create an addition to this memorial for emergency medical technicians and paramedics who lost their lives serving our communities. Help us continue to raise funds for this project and kick-off National EMS Week by joining us for the eighth annual Run With Shears on May 11, 2024. This event is proudly hosted by the Indiana EMS Memorial Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charity. We are one of the only EMS 5k races in the United States and annually host hundreds of runners, walkers, and EMS professionals from across the Midwest. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome to participate in this annual event along the scenic Downtown Canal in the heart of Indianapolis. EMS professionals and competitive runners alike will love our fast and flat USATF sanctioned course with elite awards, medals, and shirts. Children, and strollers are also welcome.

Again this year weve added the Kids 911 Yard Dash. Bring the kids and get them moving. You may register your kid for $5. Kids participating will receive a medal.

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Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (9:30AM EDT)

    $38.45

    OPENS 08 JUL
  • Virtual 5k

    Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.45

    OPENS 08 JUL
  • Kid's Dash

    Incl. $1.65 Fee

    Sat 16th May 2026 (9:15AM EDT)

    $6.65

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Indiana State Museum Lawn, 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, 46204, IN, United States

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