May the Fourth Be With You 5K
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Phoenix May the Fourth Be With You 5K
The event takes place on May 3, 2026, at Kiwanis Park, 101 West Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ. It is owned and operated by StartLine Racing and includes both an in-person 5K Run/Walk and a Virtual Run option.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk
- Virtual Run
Event details and logistics
The in-person race is chip timed with real time results and event photos available on the organizer's website and mobile app. Awards will be given to the top three in each age group for race day participants; age groups start at 8 & under and continue in standard increments up to 80 & over. There are also Best Dressed awards and a costume contest. Pre- and post-race snacks are provided.
Packet pick-up is available on Saturday, May 2 at Road Runner Sports in Tempe (43 S McClintock Dr) and also on race day. Virtual participants receive a custom finisher's medal and a custom Dri-Fit shirt mailed after the event; virtual registrations are restricted to US addresses. Registration prices vary by date; race day registration accepts cash and credit cards, and the event proceeds rain or shine with no refunds or transfers for weather. Leashed pets are allowed; wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are welcome. No roller blades, bicycles, skateboards, or motorized devices are allowed on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.