Palm Desert Half Marathon

FEB
15
2026
Run the Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon or 5K on Feb 15, 2026 at Palm Desert Civic Center Park with road or virtual options and a lively post race party and expo. Family friendly 1K kid's run, finisher medals and snacks await.
Sun 15 Feb 2026
Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Palm Desert Civic Center Park. The event includes road race and virtual options and features a post-race party and expo at the park.

Race details

Distances offered:

  • 1/2 Marathon
  • 5K
  • 1K Kid's Run
  • Virtual 1/2 Marathon
  • Virtual 5K

1/2 Marathon and 5K participants receive an official race t-shirt, finisher medal, timing, and post-race food. Kid’s run participants (ages 1 to 13) receive a finisher medal and post-race food. Registration is open; some events have youth pricing (17 and under savings) and prices increase after December 5, 2025. Virtual event registration closes on February 15, 2026. Volunteer roles are available for registration and packet pickup, start line, finish line, and water stations; donations are available for groups of 10 or more from non-profit and student organizations. Packet pickup and accommodation information will be posted closer to the race date. Sponsors listed include Discover Palm Desert and a local OSF location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
5 km

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