Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix
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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix
This event at Glendale Heroes Regional Park in Glendale, AZ on November 1, 2026, offers in-person and virtual race options to honor military veterans. Distances include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon
- Virtual race option
All participants registered by October 22 are guaranteed race swag in their size. All entrants receive a race shirt and a custom finisher medal. Veterans race for free and active duty military have a reduced entry fee of $15 with government issued military ID; family members and supporters register at the regular rate. Registration phases include preview, early bird, regular, late, and race day pricing.
Course information notes that the route is not completely flat but not hilly; all courses are out and back. Water stations are provided approximately every 1.5 miles. Participants are required to maintain at least a 16 minute per mile pace to finish.
Awards are presented to the top three male and female overall finishers in each distance, to the top three overall Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters male and female finishers, and to the top three athletes in five-year age groups beginning at 10 & Under across all distances.
The event lists Team Red, White & Blue as its charity partner, described as a health and wellness community for veterans founded by veterans. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
