Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K
- Date
- February 14, 2027
- Distance
- 1K · 5K · Half Marathon
- Price
- $14–$65
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, 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!
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.
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.
242
Days to train
- Race
- Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K
- Date
- February 14, 2027
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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 the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K?
- Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K is a running race held in Palm Desert, California on February 14, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K?
- Sunday, February 14, 2027 in Palm Desert, California at 43900 San Pablo Ave.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K
Feb 14, 2027