101 E Baseline Road, Tempe AZ
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
🌌 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 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
- Date: May 3, 2026
- Location: 101 E Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ
- Registration: Register here
- Virtual Options: Participate from any location, receive a finisher's medal and shirt.
🏅 What You Get!
- Custom Medal: Event Finisher's Medal
- Event Shirt: Custom Event Dri-Fit Shirt
- Age Group Awards: Top three in all age groups (race day participants only, multiple age brackets available)
- Snacks: Pre- and post-race runner's snack (granola, fruit, beverages)
🏁 Race Day Information
- Accessibility: Wheelchairs, strollers & wagons are welcome
- Prohibited: No roller blades, bicycles, or motorized devices allowed
- Weather Policy: Event occurs rain or shine: no refunds
- Pet Policy: Leashed pets allowed
🗺️ Course Map
- 5K Course: View the 5K Course Map
📦 Packet Pick-up Opportunities
- Date: Saturday, May 2nd from 2-5 PM
- Location: Road Runner Sports, Tempe (map)
- Address: 43 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
- Race Day Pickup: Available starting at 6:30 AM
⏰ Event Schedule
- May 2: 2:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at Road Runner Sports (2-5 PM)
- 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.)
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