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
✉️ Mail-in and Virtual Run Registration
- Mail Registration: To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.
- Virtual Race: Participate in the May the Fourth Be With You Virtual from any location at your pace.
- Medal and Shirt: All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and event shirt mailed out after the event.
- Location Restrictions: Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only: contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com for international participation.
🏅 What You Get!
- Finisher's Medal: Custom Event Finisher's Medal.
- Event Shirt: Custom Event Dri-Fit Shirt.
- Age Group Awards: 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.
- Restrictions: No roller blades, bicycles, skateboards or motorized devices on the run or walk courses.
- Weather Policy: This event will take place rain or shine: no refunds or transfers due to weather.
- Pet Policy: Leashed pet friendly.
🗺️ Course Map
📦 Packet Pick-up Opportunities
- Date: Packet pick-up will be on Saturday, May 2nd from 2-5pm at Road Runner Sports in Tempe (map).
- Location: Road Runner Sports is located at 43 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281.
- Race Day Pickup: 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.).
🌟 Race Location
Join us at 101 E Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ.
For more details and registration, visit the race website: Tempe May the Fourth Be With You 5K.
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