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 2nd 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

• Register 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 will feature a May the Fourth Be With You Virtual. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. All virtual participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event shirt.
• Shipping: Your shirt and medal will be mailed out following the event on May 4, 2025. Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only.
• Contact: If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at [email protected]

🏅 What You Get!

• Custom Medal: Custom Event Finisher's Medal.
• T-Shirt: Custom Event Dri-Fit Shirt.
• Awards: Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (race day participants only).
• Refreshments: Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Snack" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc).

🏁 Race Day Information

• Accessibility: We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.
• Prohibitions: No roller blades/skates, 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.
• Pets: Leashed pet friendly.

🗺️ Course Map

5K Course Map

🎫 Packet Pick-up Opportunities

• Date: Packet pick-up will be on Friday, May 2nd from 3-6pm at Road Runner Sports in N. Phoenix.
• Location: Road Runner Sports is located at 7077 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054.
• Race Day Pickup: You can also pickup your packet starting at 6:30am on race day.

🗓️ Event Schedule

• May 2: 3:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at Road Runner Sports in N. Phoenix from 3-6pm.
• May 4: 6:30 AM - Race day packet pickup and registration opens.
• May 4: 7:30 AM - 5K Begins.
• May 4: 8:15 AM - Award Ceremony Begins (approx.).

For more information, visit the race page: May the Fourth Be With You 5K.