It's our 8th Annual PTSD Awareness 5K! And we have something new and exciting!! We will be introducing a running chair that will allow disabled individuals to participate in these events. Check out the First Responder PTS Foundation website for more information. Help us in our efforts to overcome PTSD by supporting and participating in this event. Show your support by honoring those that have lost the battle to PTSD, those who are currently battling and those who have survived the battle. Through PERSEVERANCE, TENACITY, SUPPORT and DETERMINATION we can overcome PTSD. Proceeds from this event will go to the First Responder PTS Foundation (501c3) to provide ancillary services to mental health treatment and education for first responders related to PTSD, stress and trauma. We will be giving out awards to the top male and female finisher in the following age categories 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ Race Location will be at Copper Hills Church at 27035 N Black Rock Blvd, Peoria, AZ
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8th Annual PTSD Awareness 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Peoria, AZ
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Peoria, AZ.
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