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
Event summary
Join us for the eighth annual Run With Shears on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the vibrant heart of Indianapolis, Marion, next to the iconic Indiana Statehouse. This inspiring event honors the brave firefighters and police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, while also creating a lasting memorial for emergency medical technicians and paramedics who have lost their lives serving our communities.
The Run With Shears is one of the few EMS 5k races in the United States, attracting hundreds of runners, walkers, and EMS professionals from across the Midwest. Participants of all abilities are invited to enjoy a fast and flat USATF sanctioned course along the beautiful Downtown Canal. In addition to the 5k, families can participate in the Kids 911 Yard Dash for just $5, ensuring that even the youngest members of the community can join in the fun and earn a medal. With elite awards, medals, and shirts up for grabs, this event is a fantastic opportunity to kick off National EMS Week while supporting a noble cause. Don’t miss out on this uplifting and community-focused celebration!
The Run With Shears is one of the few EMS 5k races in the United States, attracting hundreds of runners, walkers, and EMS professionals from across the Midwest. Participants of all abilities are invited to enjoy a fast and flat USATF sanctioned course along the beautiful Downtown Canal. In addition to the 5k, families can participate in the Kids 911 Yard Dash for just $5, ensuring that even the youngest members of the community can join in the fun and earn a medal. With elite awards, medals, and shirts up for grabs, this event is a fantastic opportunity to kick off National EMS Week while supporting a noble cause. Don’t miss out on this uplifting and community-focused celebration!
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 16, 2026. This event is proudly hosted by the Indiana EMS Association. 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.
Purchase Challenge Coins. [https://indiana-ems-association.square.site/product/bulk-challenge-coins-set-of-10/6?cs=true&cst=custom]
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.
Purchase Challenge Coins. [https://indiana-ems-association.square.site/product/bulk-challenge-coins-set-of-10/6?cs=true&cst=custom]
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Indiana State Museum Lawn, 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, 46204, IN, United States
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