May the Fourth Be With You 5K
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Event overview
The Phoenix May the Fourth Be With You 5K is a themed 5K run/walk event in Tempe, Arizona, held on May 3, 2026 at Kiwanis Park (101 West Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ). The event is organized by StartLine Racing and includes an in-person 5K Run/Walk and a Virtual Run option.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk
- Virtual Run - run anywhere; shirts and medals mailed to U.S. addresses
Registration and logistics
Registration includes tiers with different prices depending on the registration window. Virtual registration is limited to U.S. addresses; virtual participants receive a custom finisher medal and custom event shirt mailed after the event. Mail-in registration is accepted and must be received by April 27, 2026. Race day registration is available if spots remain; race day payment methods include cash and credit card. Race items (shirts, medals) are not mailed to registrants who do not attend in person.
Race services and rules
The event uses chip timing with real-time results and race photos. Packet pick-up is available the day before at Road Runner Sports in Tempe (43 S McClintock Dr) and on race day. The event is leashed pet friendly and welcomes wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons. Roller blades, bicycles, skateboards, and motorized devices are not allowed on the course. Age group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in the listed age categories; best dressed awards and pre/post-race snacks are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
