Palm Desert Torch Relay is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Palm Desert, CA.
From the Organizer
Palm Desert Torch Relay for CMN
Events
Weather
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
96°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Indio Fire Stn, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
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72
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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
Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk
12 miles away
Indio Veterans Day 5K & 10K Run/Walk
8 miles away
Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K
3 miles away
Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K
12 miles away
Plan your trip
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 Torch Relay
Oct 3, 2026