# Event Details

- **Event Name**: EMS Week 5k Run/Walk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 09:30 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the inaugural EMS Week 5K Run/Walk as we kick off EMS Week 2026 with a celebration of health, wellness, and the dedicated professionals who serve our communities every day.

Registration for this year is FREE!  
Register using this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=202906

Hosted by Emplify Health Tri-State Ambulance, this family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all paces and experience levels. Whether you're chasing a personal best, enjoying a relaxed walk, or supporting EMS in your community, this event is for you.

Participants will enjoy a scenic and mostly flat course through the beautiful La Crosse Marsh Trails, making it perfect for both first-time 5K participants and seasoned runners.

Route will start at Riverside Park, follow the Vietnam Veterans Trail to Willow trail and back for a total of 3.1 miles. 

Come celebrate EMS, support community wellness, and start EMS Week off on the right foot!

Course Information

Event will be held starting at the north end of Riverside Park
The course follows the La Crosse Marsh Trails, offering a mostly flat and scenic route through one of the area's most beautiful natural spaces.
Please note that the trail is open to the public during the event.


Event Details
Date: May 17, 2026
Start Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Riverside Park-North end, La Crosse, WI

Packet Pickup
Packet pick-up available same day at Riverside Park starting at 7:00 AM and continuing until the start of the race.

All registered participants will receive:

Swag! 
Finisher Medal
Post-race snacks and refreshments


All paces welcome – run or walk!
Family friendly event
Strollers are allowed
No dogs permitted
 
Parking
Parking is available on-site at Riverside as well as surrounding streets and parking ramps. 

 
We hope you'll join us to celebrate EMS professionals and promote health and wellness in our community while enjoying a beautiful morning run or walk.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/la-crosse/ems-week-5k-run-walk/200029973910633
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, marathons, trips-adventures, sports, workshops, nonprofit, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: La Crosse
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Riverside Park La Crosse Wi
- **lat**: 43.8144724
- **long**: -91.2544471
- **full address**: Riverside Park La Crosse Wi, 100 Block, State St.,La Crosse,WI,United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: EMS Week 5k Run/Walk
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e2f203cd0b76b3eef64f55f27c0747ec897a732166974f39c0975332c1e7c6fb-rimg-w1055-h765-dceff5fd-gmir?v=1776894573

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is EMS Week 5k Run/Walk being held?
  - **A:** EMS Week 5k Run/Walk takes place on Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 09:30 am at Riverside Park La Crosse Wi, 100 Block, State St.,La Crosse,WI,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing EMS Week 5k Run/Walk?
  - **A:** EMS Week 5k Run/Walk is organized by Tri-State Ambulance/Gundersen Ambulance.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** EMS Week 5k Run/Walk is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in La Crosse, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If EMS Week 5k Run/Walk sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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