As Williamson County EMS approaches its 50th year of operation, celebrations are set to kick off with a community-minded 5K and fun run designed for the youngsters. The event, slated for Nov. 8 at the scenic River Ranch County Park, is as much a call to community as it is an acknowledgment of the five decades of emergency services provided to the county since 1975. According to Williamson County’s official website, festivities begin bright and early with packet pickups starting at 7:30 a.m.
Opening with the children's 1K Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. and following with the 5K at 9:30 a.m., the occasion promises to blend community, celebration, and physical activity. Registering before the Oct. 15 deadline ensures participants their commemorative T-shirt and race medal, and with an adult entry fee set at $35 and $5 for the kids' run, the gathering also fronts a charitable angle. Running through registration fees, proceeds are directed towards the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center.
In a statement released from Williamson County, EMS Director John Gonzales encapsulated the heart of the event: “Every step in this event supports children in our community while honoring 50 years of EMS service. We’re excited to bring families together for fitness, fun and celebration.”
Packed with both significance and simplicity, the anniversary celebration doesn't just provide an avenue for the county to honor its EMS professionals' resilient past — it also serves directly to contribute to the welfare of its youngest citizens. Including the day-use fees in their registration, participants are encouraged to arrive early, suggesting the likely scenario of lines forming at the park's entry before the event. The celebration, to be hosted at 2100 County Road 279 in Liberty Hill, is all set to showcase the spirit and synergy of a community that has continually supported its EMS professionals over the years, Williamson County noted.
