Tackle Trauma
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Event details
The EMS on the move: Tackle Trauma 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Kiwanis Park, 95 W. Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283. The event is a 5K Run/Walk. The listed entry fee is $45. A virtual participation option is offered; virtual participants receive a race packet that includes a neon-themed t-shirt and a race bib. The event description references a neon glow theme and invites participants to attend in EMS gear. A course map is provided for the Kiwanis Park area.
Purpose and awards
The event is presented by the Arizona Trauma Association as a race and fundraiser to support injury prevention, education, and research within the trauma system. The description notes that traumatic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and adults up to age 46 and states the fundraiser aims to raise awareness and funds to reduce fatalities. Awards will be given to first-place finishers (male and female) in the following age groups: 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; and 70 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.