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Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K

Sun February 15, 2026

Events

17 & Under Save $10!

1/2 Marathon

$69.90 incl. $4.90 Fee
($59.30: Ages 1 - 17)
7:00AM PST Price increases after October 3, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
17 & Under Save $10!

5K

$38.10 incl. $3.10 Fee
($27.50: Ages 1 - 17)
7:30AM PST Price increases after October 3, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 1 - 110.

1K Kid's Run

$15.84 incl. $1.84 Fee 10:00AM PST
100 spots left. Price increases after October 3, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 1 - 13.

Virtual 1/2 Marathon

$80.50 incl. $5.50 Fee Registration ends February 15, 2026 at 7:00am PST

Virtual 5K

$48.70 incl. $3.70 Fee Registration ends February 15, 2026 at 7:30am PST

Place

Race start/finish, as well as the post-race party and expo, take place at Palm Desert Civic Center Park.

Description

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!

Race Contact Info

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Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.palmdeserthalfmarathon.com.

Sponsors

Volunteer

We couldn’t put on our events without the help of our awesome volunteers. We have volunteer opportunities in all areas, including registration & packet pickup, start line, finish line, and water stations. Donations are available for groups of 10 or more volunteers from non-profit and student organizations.

Check back soon for volunteer registration!

Packet Pickup

Information on pre-race packet pickup will be available closer to the race date.

Accomodations

Accommodation information coming soon.

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