Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Sun, Nov 1, 2026

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When

Sunday, November 1st, 2026

Where

8180 W Bethany Home Road, Phoenix AZ

Distances

Half · 5K · 10K

About this race

Join us at Glendale Heroes Regional Park in Glendale, AZ for the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon, a meaningful race dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Whether you’re running in tribute, alongside a veteran, or as a veteran yourself, this event is a powerful way to show gratitude and community support.

As a token of appreciation, all Veterans race for FREE, and Active Duty military can participate for just $15. Family members and supporters are encouraged to join at the regular registration rate and be part of this special day of recognition and celebration. (ID Required - any form of government issued Military ID)

All participants will receive a fabulous race shirt and a custom finisher medal upon crossing the finish line—because every mile run in honor of our heroes deserves to be celebrated.

For those looking to compete, this race delivers. Awards will be presented to the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers in each distance, as well as the Top Three Overall Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters Male and Female finishers. In addition, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups (starting at 10 & Under) will earn awards across all race distances.

Come run, walk, and stand in support—because honoring our veterans never goes out of stride.

Event details and schedule

Regular Registration: (ends 10/24):

-5K: $35
-10K: $40
-Half Marathon: $55
-Virtual Races: $40
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Active Duty: $15
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Veterans: FREE

Late Registration: (ends 10/31):

-5K: $37.5
-10K: $42.5
-Half Marathon: $57.5
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Active Duty: $15
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Veterans: FREE

Race Day Registration:

-5K: $40
-10K: $45
-Half Marathon: $60
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Active Duty: $15
-5K/10K/Half Marathon Veterans: FREE

*All participants registered by 10/22 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards it's while supplies last.

Awards and Goodies

Participants registered on or by Oct. 27th are guaranteed an awesome shirt! Limited quantity of finisher medals will be ordered.

Great Custom award medals in all races as follows:

Top 3 Overall M/F
Top 3 Overall Masters M/F (40 years+)
Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F (50 years+)
Top 3 Overall Senior Masters M/F (60 years+)
Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 80+.

VIRTUAL RUNNING - HOW IT WORKS & LINK FOR TIME SUBMISSION

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?

Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!" Then the virtual race is for you. Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day. We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.

New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends & pups to join you! Sign up and register for the Lucky Virtual 5K or 10K!

Step 2

Download your Custom Digital Bib! Hydrate, grab your buddy & pup (or not) and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to social distance & be safe!

Step 4

HAVE FUN!~

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #salutetoveterans #fivestarntp

Step 5

Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com through your Profile or registration.

You can submit your race time on the Virtual Results

Step 6

View your Virtual Results on the results page

Course & Timing

It's not completely flat, but it's no where near hilly so it safe to say FLAT & FAST!!! Besides that, you'll be so busy having fun, that you won't even notice.

All Courses are out & backs!

5K Course

10K Course

Half Marathon Course (2 Laps)

Water Stations

We will have Self-Serve water stations approximately every 1.5 miles. If you are wanting to run fast and not stop, you might want to bring your own personal hydration.

Pacing

Participants will need to finish with at least a 16 min/mile pace.

Groups and Teams

Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart!

Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a TEAM. Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped! *Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.

5+: $2.50 off
11+: $3.75 off
21+: $5 off
51+: $6.25 off
100+: $7.50 off

Event Courtesy Policy & Refund Policy

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants; there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.