Palm Desert Half Marathon
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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.