May 16, 2020

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

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 fifth annual Run With Shears on May 16, 2020. 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.

This year we’ve added the Kid’s 911 Yard Dash. Bring the kid’s and get them moving. You may register 1 kid for free with each paid adult. Kids participating will receive a medal.

Check out the 2019 Shirt & Finisher Medal (2020 Designs Coming Soon):

Special Zoo & Indians Tickets Discount for Race Participants (Click logos for info):

Event Information

Learn More about this Event Along the Downtown Indy Canal Walk

»Stuff We All Get

Comfy EMS Memorial Foundation 5k Tee

Custom EMS Memorial Foundation 5k & Kids 911 Finisher Medal

Chip Timed Run/Walk on Indy’s beautiful Canal Walk

Award Eligibility

Support Fallen EMS Responders

Medals guaranteed through 4/19

»About the Project

»Schedule

7:30-8:45 AM Packet Pick Up

8:50 AM Pre Race Instructions

8:55 AM National Anthem

9:00 AM Kid’s Race Starts

9:15 AM Race Starts

9:30 AM Eskenazi Health Celebration Zone

10:15 AM IU Health Awards & Special Recognitions

»Pricing

5k Run/Walk: $29, $32, $35, $37

Price 1 Through 12/29, Price 2-2/14, Price 3-5/4,

Price 4-Through Race Day

Kids 911 Yard Dash: 1 free per paid adult

Medals Guaranteed Through 4/22/19

»Event Parking

Paid parking is available in several nearby garages, at meters, and in the Indiana State Museum parking garage located just under the start/finish line…take the elevator up right to the fun!

»Packet Pick Up

Packet pick up will take place on site race morning. Please plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before the start to assure you get your packet and that you are ready for the start!

»IU Health Awards

Awards will be given to the Top 3 Male & Female Runners.

Finisher Medals Guaranteed to all registered by 4/19/20

»After Party

After the race athletes will be able to hang out along the beautiful canal, and WRSP at the Eskenazi Celebration Zone. Athletes will enjoy post race refreshments, snacks, music, and an award ceremony right along the water.

Post Race Party:

Be sure to swing by The Slippery Noodle after activities on the canal end. Grab a drink and keep the celebration going!

»FAQ

Have questions? Check out our FAQ page.

Refund Policy:

*RaceMaker Productions events are non-refundable. There are no transfers of registration to other racers. Upon severe weather, we will do our best to make the event happen; however, we reserve the right to alter, delay, or cancel the event with no refunds given.

5k Run/Walk

The beautiful St. Vincent Run With Shears 5k Run/Walk will take place on Indy’s Canal Walk. Athletes will start/finish near the Indiana State Museum. Athletes will run west along the Old National Road (paved brick road near NCAA Hall of Fame) and then wrap back to the canal proceeding to run the entire canal loop (all the way north on the west side of the canal, and then back south on the east side of the canal). Athletes will return to the start area right at the Indiana State Museum completely a very fast 3.1 mile route.