Race Medical Services
EMTs, paramedics, and athletic trainers for running, trail, cycling, triathlon, and motorsports events across Colorado.
Race-day medical support, start to last finisher
Event Medical Specialists has covered races in Colorado since 2011. We work with race directors before the event to set medical positions, staffing levels, and transport plans, then staff the finish line and the course on race day.
Colorado courses add altitude, fast-changing weather, and long distances from the nearest hospital. Our plans account for all three: where an ambulance can reach the course, how a patient gets from a trail to that point, and when conditions call for a hold.
Staffing scales with the field. A small trail race may need one provider at the finish and one roving; a large road race or multi-day stage event needs a medical tent, several course posts, and a supervisor running the medical radio channel.
Races we cover
Road running
5Ks through marathons. Finish-line medical tent, roving bike or cart teams on course, and coordination with the course marshals and timing crew.
Trail and ultra
Aid-station medics, sweep coordination, and backcountry evacuation planning for courses that sit miles from a road.
Cycling, gravel, and mountain bike
Crash-response coverage on fast descents, mobile teams that can reach the course, and concussion screening for riders.
Triathlon and open water
Swim-exit, transition, and run-course posts, staffed to match the field size and water conditions.
Motorsports
Trackside providers working alongside the venue's safety crew and radio net.
Youth and school races
League and high-school events where parents, coaches, and officials need a clear point of contact for every injured athlete.
Common questions from race directors
Do I need medical coverage for my race?
Most Colorado counties and cities require a medical plan as part of the special-event permit for races on public roads or land. Requirements differ by jurisdiction. We review your permit requirements and write the medical section of the application.
EMT, paramedic, or athletic trainer?
EMTs cover most first aid and stabilization. Paramedics add advanced airway, cardiac, and medication capability for larger fields and hot or high-altitude courses. Athletic trainers handle the musculoskeletal injuries that make up much of a finish-line tent's volume. Most races use a mix.
Do you provide ambulance transport?
We plan ambulance access and coordinate with the local 911 agency or a dedicated transport service. Our on-site teams treat and stabilize; transport goes through the agency that covers your area.
How far ahead should I book?
Spring and summer weekends fill first. Booking when your permit application goes in gives time to build the medical plan around your course.
Planning an event or jobsite?
Tell us about your event, attendees, and risk profile. We'll send back a clear proposal — usually within one business day.