Palm Desert Half Marathon
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Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K - February 15, 2026
The event takes place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Palm Desert Civic Center Park. The start/finish, post-race party, and race expo are held at the park. The in-person events include a half marathon, a 5K, and a 1K kids run for ages 1 to 13. Virtual options are offered for both the half marathon and the 5K. 1/2 marathon and 5K participants receive an official race t-shirt, a finisher medal, timing, and post-race food. Kids run participants receive a finisher medal and post-race food.
Distances and entries
- 1/2 Marathon
- 5K
- 1K Kid's Run
- Virtual 1/2 Marathon
- Virtual 5K
Entry prices listed on the event page include a standard fee of $80.50 for the 1/2 Marathon (youth rate $69.90) and $43.40 for the 5K (youth rate $32.80). The kids run fee is $17.96. Price increases occur after December 5, 2025. Virtual event registration closes on February 15, 2026. The kids run showed 82 spots remaining at the time of the listing.
Logistics and support
Volunteer roles are available for registration and packet pickup, start and finish lines, and water stations; groups of 10 or more from nonprofit or student organizations may receive donations. Information on pre-race packet pickup and accommodations will be posted closer to the race date. Sponsors listed include Discover Palm Desert and OSF Rancho Mirage. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
