Salute to Veterans Half Marathon - Phoenix
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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix
The Salute to Veterans races take place at Glendale Heroes Regional Park in Glendale, AZ on November 1, 2026. The event offers multiple distances and a virtual race option, and it names Team Red, White & Blue as its charity partner.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Virtual race
All participants receive a race shirt and a custom finisher medal. Veterans register for free and Active Duty military pay $15 with a government issued military ID. Participants who register by October 22 are guaranteed race swag in their size; afterward sizes are available while supplies last.
Course information notes that all courses are out-and-back and are generally flat rather than hilly. Water stations are available at approximately every 1.5 miles. A pacing requirement specifies that participants must finish with at least a 16 minute per mile pace.
Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers in each distance, and to the top three overall Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters male and female finishers. Age-group awards are presented to the top three in five-year increments, starting at 10 and under, across all distances.
The virtual race permits participants to run or walk remotely, submit results online, and be eligible for results listing after the event date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
