Tempe May the Fourth Be With You 5K - Tempe, AZ 2026

Looking to race at light speeds, or walk your wayto this galactical finish? Come join StartLine Racing as we celebrate Star Wars Day at Kiwanis Park for our 3rd Annual May the Fourth Be With You 5K Run/Walk! The inhabitants of this desert planet will embark on an adventure to decide their fate, and the fate of the galaxy…..”Run or Run not, there is no try.” This is the Way. This event has limited spaces available. Event details and schedule MAIL-IN AND VIRTUAL RUN REGISTRATION To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form [https://startlineracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/registration-form-single.pdf] ! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing. Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? This year will feature a May the Fourth Be With You Virtual. A virtual race is a race that can be ran at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event shirt. Please note that your shirt and medal will be mailed out following the event on May 3, 2026. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time. Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com WHAT YOU GET! Custom Event Finisher's Medal Custom Event Dri-Fit Shirt. Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (race day participants only). Our age groups are the following: 8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Snack" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc) Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website [https://startlineracing.com/results/] or Mobile App (on Apple [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/its-your-race/id656514293?ls=1&mt=8] and Google [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.itsyourrace.android] )er Owned and operated by StartLine Racing [http://startlineracing.com/] ! Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend. RACE DAY INFORMATION We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons. No roller blades, bicycles, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses. This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds or transfers due to weather. Leashed pet friendly COURSE MAP 5K Course Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3189695332435536974] PACKET PICK-UP OPPORTUNITIES Packet pick-up will be on Saturday, May 2nd from 2-5pm at Road Runner Sports [https://www.roadrunnersports.com/] in TEMPE ( map [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Road+Runner+Sports/@33.4321537,-111.9068364,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xaddfc8ee68e12512!8m2!3d33.4321537!4d-111.9068364] ) * Road Runner Sports is located at 43 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281 You can also pickup your packet starting at 6:30am on race day. EVENT SCHEDULE * May 2 2:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at Road Runner Sports in Tempe from 2-5pm * May 3 6:30 AM - Race day packet pickup and registration opens * May 3 7:30 AM - 5K Begins * May 3 8:15 AM - Award Ceremony Begins (approx.) May 03, 2026 Sunday Add to calendar Kiwanis Park 101 E Baseline Road TEMPE, AZ 85283 View Map Visit website running [/running] 5K [/running/5k]