
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.
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!
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.
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.
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Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K
Feb 14, 2027