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Sunday, February 14th, 2027
43900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert CA
Half · 10K · 5K
51–68°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
Rained on 3 of the last 10 race days
2026
56–74°F
dry
2025
53–64°F
rain
2024
46–63°F
dry
2023
47–60°F
rain
2022
60–77°F
dry
2021
47–68°F
dry
2020
48–70°F
dry
2019
47–58°F
rain
2018
50–66°F
dry
2017
60–77°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
The Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K returns to the heart of the desert on Sunday, February 14, 2027!
Location
- Address: 43900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert, CA
- Race URL: Register here
Race Options
- Half Marathon: Race the Coachella Valley's only half marathon.
- 5K: Run/walk our flat, fast 5K course.
- 10K: New for 2027, join the Palm Desert 10K!
- Kids Run: Kids up to 13 years of age can run our 1K kids run.
Participant Perks
- Finisher Medal: 1/2 marathon, 10K, and 5K participants receive an official finisher medal.
- Race T-Shirt: All participants will receive an official race t-shirt.
- Timing: Accurate timing for all distances.
- Post-Race Food: Participants will enjoy post-race food.
For Kids
- Kids Run Medal: All kids run participants receive a finisher medal.
- Post-Race Food: Kids run participants will also receive post-race food.
Join Us
This year will be bigger than ever, so register today and join in on the fun!
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