Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K
Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K is a running race on February 14, 2027 in Palm Desert, CA, with entry fees from $14 to $65.
- Date
- February 14, 2027 (197 days to go)
- Price
- $14–$65
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K returns to the heart of the desert on Sunday, February 14, 2027! Race the Coachella Valley's only half marathon, run/walk our flat, fast 5K course, or, new for 2027, run the Palm Desert 10K! Kids up to 13 years of age can run our 1K kids run. 1/2 marathon, 10K, and 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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Palm Springs Rgnl Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Palm Desert, CA
Population
51,551
as of 2023
City Elevation
252 ft
Nearest Airport
PSP
Palm Springs International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
197
Days to train
- Race
- Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K
- Date
- February 14, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Palm Desert than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K
Feb 14, 2027