Friends of AirLife Memorial 5K/10K

15th Annual AIRLIFE Memorial 5K/ 10K Run - 5K Walk and EMS Celebration

Sunday, May 20, 2012 | 7:00am - 2:00pm



The 15th Annual AirLife Memorial Run, Walk and EMS Muster is supported by the following sponsors:

City of Littleton - Shirt/Poster Sponsor for the 2012 Run CarePoint, P.C. - Kids Event Sponsor of the 2012 Run Panera Bread - Food Sponsor of the 2012 Run Rural/Metro and Pridemark Ambulance City of Littleton | Colorado ICE Cord | Survival Bracelets Wakefield & Associates | Effortless Partnership by Design 9News | Colorado's News Leader Air Methods, A Partner of Choice International Jet Aviation Services Friends of AirLife - for Education and Honoring of EMS HealthONE System of Excellence The Hudson Gardens & Event Center Pepsi - Food Sponsor of the 2012 Run Bike Source Denver - Bike Sponsor of the 2012 Run Drink Neuro Rural/Metro and Pridemark Ambulance

Friends of AIRLIFE is currently accepting sponsors for the 2012 event.

Click Here for our Sponsorship Packet.


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring a stroller on my race with me? YES, strollers are welcome on the race course. Just give yourself adequate space!

Can I bring my pet(s) to the event? NO, pets are not allowed on the grounds at Hudson Gardens & Event Center. Visit their website for more information.

Will food/beverages be available for purchase at this event? YES, concessions will be available, as well as many free product samples from our sponsors/vendors.

Can I bring food/beverages to this event? YES. However, alcohol and any glass items will not be permitted. Beer concessions will be available for sale during the event.

Where can I park? Parking will be available at the main entrance and the south entrance to Hudson Gardens & Events Center. Additional parking is available just across Santa Fe Blvd. on the Arapahoe Community College campus.

Do you provide water on the course? YES. There will be three (3) water stations long the course, and one at the Start/Finish line as well.

If you have additional questions or need more information, please call the Run Line at 303.338.7360.



Registration and Fees

or via

Online registration is open! Click the link or button above to register today.

Online registration closes 12:00pm MDT on 5/18/2012

On-site registration will be available at the event beginning at 7:00am. (Please see Race Day Registration Fees below.)

Race Management by:

Age Brackets

  • Adults | ages 18 and older
  • Child | ages 11-17
  • Kids | ages 10 and under are FREE

Pre-Race Registration Fees:

(through 5/18 at Midnight MDT)

  • Adult Run/ Walk = $30.00
  • Child Run/ Walk = $15.00

  • Race-Day Registration Fees:
  • Adult Run/ Walk = $35.00
  • Child Run/ Walk = $17.50

  • Kids Fun Run = FREE (ages 10 and under )

All race participants over age 10 will receive a FREE T-shirt!

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5K/ 10K Run/ 5K Walk


This event is held to benefit the Friends of AIRLIFE Organization and takes place at The Hudson Gardens & Event Center in Littleton, Colorado (Dogs are not allowed in the park). The event honors all of our everyday EMS heroes and commemorates the AIRLIFE helicopter crash and related car accidents that occurred on December 14, 1997, in Littleton. The event begins with the release of white doves and the start of the 5K and 10K Run and 5K Walk through Hudson Gardens, along the South Platte River then on to the Mary Carter Greenway Trail and then completes again in Hudson Gardens. An awards ceremony will take place at 10:00am and medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall will be given to the top male and female participants in each event: 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run. Additionally, a 1st place medal will be awarded to the top male and female participants in the EMS and Masters (40+) race categories, respectively. You can find more information about the Mary Carter Greenway Trail by visiting the South Suburban Parks and Recreation website.

Download Course Map | View USA T&dF certificates

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If you or your corporation would like information on how to become a Sponsor for this event:

Download our Sponsorship Packet

If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution to the Friends of AirLife Organization, click on the button below:

Make payments with PayPal - it's fast, free and secure!

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Kids Fun Run/ Events

The FREE Kids Fun Run around the Hudson Gardens pond starts at 9:30 a.m. for kids 10 and under. You can register kids on race morning near the starting line inside Hudson Gardens (registration does not include t-shirt). Many of the sponsors are planning additional activities especially for kids including: EMS Obstacle Challenge | Climbing Wall | Inflatable Slide | Professional Sports Team Mascots | Face Painting | Tours of EMS Vehicles | Pictures with EMS Professionals | Free Refreshments... AND MUCH MORE!

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Fire/ EMS Vehicle Display

An EMS vehicle display "Muster" will take place throughout the day, featuring vehicles from Fire, Police, and EMS agencies throughout Colorado. Visitors can talk directly with Emergency Medical Services professionals and tour police cars, antique and technologically advanced fire trucks, ambulances, and the AIRLIFE helicopter.

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EMS Volleyball Tournament

The volleyball tournament following the run is limited to 12 teams made up of Air Medical, EMS, Fire, Police and Hospital personnel only. Everyone is encouraged to stay and cheer on their favorite teams and spend some time relaxing in the sun and listening to music.

Register Your Team Today!

For for more information contact: Teresa Zuber 303.338.7342

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Event Schedule


  • 7:00am - Registration and Parking
  • 7:45am - Registration Ends
  • 8:00am - 5K/ 10K Run Start (Runners Only)
  • 8:05am - 5K Walk Start (Walkers Only)
  • 9:30am - Kids Fun Run
  • 10:00am - Awards Ceremony
  • 10:30am - Volleyball Challenge
  • 2:00pm - Event Closed

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Proceeds


All Proceeds from the event go to the Friends of AIRLIFE Organization. The Friends of AIRLIFE Organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit group whose donations are used for ongoing care and maintenance of the AIRLIFE Memorial Park near the site of the helicopter crash, EMS education, the Jim Ulrich Silver Falcon EMS Award, and charitable assistance to families of EMS professionals who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

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Directions

The event takes place at The Hudson Gardens & Event Center located at 6115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, one-half mile south of Bowles Avenue, and three miles north of Interstate C-470. Located on the west side of Santa Fe Drive, The Gardens are across the street from Arapahoe Community College. Plenty of free parking! Remember, dogs are not allowed in Hudson Gardens.

Get directions on Google Maps here

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Volunteer Opportunities

As with any big event, volunteers are greatly needed to make everything run smoothly. Volunteers are needed in several areas. The following is a list of times and available positions (shifts will be assigned based on response):

Volunteer Duties Time Commitment
Traffic Control 6:00am -- 2:00pm
Registration 6:30am -- 8:30am
Water Station Attendants 6:30am -- 9:30am
Course Marshals 7:00am -- 9:30am
Refreshments 7:00am -- 9:30am
Finish Line Attendants 7:30am -- 9:30am
T-shirt Station 7:30am -- 10:00am
Kids Events 10:00am -- 2:00pm

All volunteers will receive a FREE Run T-shirt and goodie bag on race day!

We would love to have your support for the event and for your local EMS agencies. Volunteers can start registering now, so please start forming your volunteer team - or come on your own - and register here to get started!

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Race Results/ Photos

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Contact Information

Please contact us on the AIRLIFE MEMORIAL RUN LINE at 303.338.7360 for further assistance if needed.

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