Phoenix May the Fourth Be With You 5K

Race Overview

Looking to race at light speeds, or walk your way to this galactical finish? Come join StartLine Racing as we celebrate Star Wars Day at Arizona Boardwalk for our 4th 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

• Registration by Mail: To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.
• Virtual Participation: Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? This year features a May the Fourth Be With You Virtual.
• Running Options: You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like.
• Mailing Items: All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event shirt mailed out following the event on May 2, 2027.

What You Get!

• Finisher's Medal: Custom Event Finisher's Medal.
• Event Shirt: Custom Event Dri-Fit Shirt.
• Age Group Awards: Male and Female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (race day participants only).
• Snacks: Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Snack" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc).

Race Day Information

• Accessibility: We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.
• Prohibited Items: No roller blades, bicycles, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
• Weather Policy: This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds or transfers due to weather.
• Pet Policy: Leashed pet friendly.

Course Map

• 5K Course Map: 5K Course Map

Packet Pick-up Opportunities

• Date and Location: Packet pick-up will be on Saturday, May 1st from 2-5pm at Road Runner Sports in N. Phoenix.
• Address: Road Runner Sports is located at 7077 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054.
• Race Day Pick-up: You can also pickup your packet starting at 6:30am on race day.

Event Schedule

• May 1: 2:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at Road Runner Sports in N. Phoenix from 2-5pm.
• May 2: 6:30 AM - Race day packet pickup and registration opens.
• May 2: 7:30 AM - 5K Begins.
• May 2: 8:15 AM - Award Ceremony Begins (approx.).

More Information

For more details, visit our registration page.