🏁 Amazing CERT Race 2025: Fun, Fast, and Ready for Anything
Layton is getting ready for something unforgettable—and you’re invited.
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, families, civic leaders, first responders, and residents of the Layton Holmes Creek Stake/District will gather at Chapel Park (152 Chapel St, Layton) for the Amazing CERT Race—a high-energy, hands-on emergency preparedness event inspired by The Amazing Race.
This dynamic activity turns emergency training into an exciting, team-based challenge that builds real-world skills and strengthens community bonds.
🔥 What to Expect
Beginning at 11:30 AM, neighborhood teams will compete in a series of 10 interactive emergency response stations, each designed to simulate real disaster scenarios.
Team colors will be assigned, and everyone is welcome to attend and support. Contact your area emergency prep rep to sign up.
Participants will learn and practice:
Light search and rescue
Fire suppression
Basic triage and first aid
Emergency communication using radios
Team coordination under pressure
All stations will be judged by CERT-certified volunteers and local first responders, providing guidance, safety oversight, and real-time feedback.
👨👩👧👦 Who Should Come?
Everyone in the Layton Holmes Creek Stake & District is invited! This includes you!
Whether you're competing or cheering from the sidelines, this event is for:
Families and youth groups
Church and neighborhood teams
School staff, leaders, and students
Anyone interested in learning life-saving skills
In addition to the race, enjoy:
🍔 Food trucks
🛠️ Preparedness vendors
🚓 Layton Police display
🎉 A fun, positive atmosphere that brings the community together
🎯 Why It Matters
Emergencies don’t come with a warning—but preparation makes all the difference.
The Amazing CERT Race helps families and neighborhoods:
Gain confidence in crisis scenarios
Learn practical safety skills together
Build stronger communication and teamwork
Strengthen relationships with local emergency services
“We’re combining competition, education, and community unity to create a positive experience that builds real-life readiness in a fun and engaging format.”
— Chris Johnsen, Event Director
Layton City has waived park fees in support of this event. Both the Layton Fire Department and Layton Police Department are proud partners.
😂 Laugh First, Then Prepare
We’re adding humor to help people remember what not to do in an emergency:
“Plan A: scream and run!”
“I packed glitter. We’ll survive fabulously.”
“Flashlight? I’ll just use hope.”
“Survey says… you’re not ready!”
“Wheel of Misfortune: You landed on unprepared!”
And here are a few serious reminders of why preparedness matters:
✅ “Prep now. Panic never.”
✅ “Hope is not a supply.”
✅ “Disasters aren’t funny. Being unprepared is.”
✅ “You don’t rise to the occasion—you fall to your level of preparation.”
Also check out other Sports events in Layton, Contests in Layton, Workshops in Layton.
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