Battle of the Branches 5K

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing. If you choose to mail in your registration then you do not need to pay the online processing fees.

Can’t attend the event in-person? Not a fan of crowds? Prefer to run your own race?

You can still support Veterans and their families no matter where you are and you still get all the swag without paying for extra shipping. Battle of the Branches 5K Run/Walk offers a Virtual Race. A virtual race is a race that can be ran at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event dri-fit tech t-shirt. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time. Please note that all items will be shipped following the event on October 3rd.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com

Custom Event Finisher's Medal for all participants

Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt for all participants. 

Age Group Awards for Top Three Male and Female in all Age Groups (Race Day Participants only). Our age groups are the following:

Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)

Event managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.

Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.

Race day packet pickup and registration will open at 6:30am at Arizona Falls

We accept cash, and credit cards on race day.

• Prices on race day will be $50
• Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for those who register on race day.

We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons. You must start at the back of the pack.

Bicycles, roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are not allowed on the run or walk courses.

Leashed pet friendly event

Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.

This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds or transfers due to weather.

Race Day Parking will be located at:

• Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - 3641 N. 56th St, Phoenix AZ 85018 (map)
• Arcadia Park - 3402 N. 56th St, Phoenix AZ 85018 (map)
• Ingleside Middle School - 5402 E. Osborn Road, Phoenix AZ 85018 (map)

5K Course Map

Packet pick up will be available on race day starting at 6:30am at Arizona Falls (race site)