Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K
Typically 51–68°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
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
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!
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