The Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K returns to the heart of the desert on Sunday, February 15, 2026! Race the Coachella Valley's only half marathon, or run/walk our flat, fast 5K course. Kids up to 13 years of age can run our 1K kids run. 1/2 marathon & 5K participants receive an official race t-shirt, finisher medal, timing and post-race food. Kids run participants receive a finisher medal and post-race food. This year will be bigger than ever, so register today and join in on the fun!
Feb 15, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$65.00
Feb 15, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$75.00
Feb 15, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:30
$35.00
Feb 15, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:30
$45.00
Feb 15, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
10:00
$14.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Palm Desert.
Palm Desert is a city of 53,000 people (2018) in the desert of California between Palm Springs and Indio. It lies in the Coachella Valley at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. The city is home to many golf courses, attractions, luxury hotels and shops, and spas that make the region a famous getaway for much of Southern California.
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