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 run/walk organized by StartLine Racing in Tempe, Arizona on May 3, 2026. The event location is Kiwanis Park, 101 West Baseline Road, Tempe. Distances offered include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Virtual Run
Registration fees vary by date. The 5K registration tiers listed are $35, $40, and $45 plus processing fees depending on the registration period. Virtual registration tiers listed are $30 and $35 plus processing fees. Race day registration for the 5K is listed at $50. Mail-in registrations are accepted until April 27, 2026.
Race details and logistics
All in-person participants receive a custom finisher's medal and a custom Dri-Fit shirt (a no-shirt option reduces the fee by $5). Age group awards are given to the top three in each listed age group for race day participants. There are additional Best Dressed awards and pre- and post-race snacks. The event is chip timed with real time results and photos available online and via a mobile app.
Virtual run participants receive the event shirt and medal by mail after the event and must have a US mailing address. Packet pick-up is available Saturday before the race at Road Runner Sports in Tempe and on race day at the venue. The course map is available on Strava. The event is pet friendly with leashed pets allowed and also welcomes wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons; roller blades, bicycles, skateboards, and motorized devices are not allowed on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
