Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk

Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk

Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk on November 7, 2026 in Palm Springs, CA is organized by Palm Springs Front Runners & Walkers. The event is a 5K covering 3.1 miles through the Old Las Palmas and Vista Las Palmas neighborhoods. The course is a fully paved out-and-back route that begins at W. Chino Drive and Belardo Road behind The Corridor Shops; the route has a slight modification this year and volunteers are stationed along the course.

Registration is limited to 1,200 participants. Fee tiers are listed by registration date: $45 online through September 30, $50 online October 1 to November 5, $55 in-person on Friday November 6 if space remains, and $25 for youth under 21 through November 6. Online registration closes November 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM and refunds are not available.

All online registrants receive a soft TriBlend race shirt unless they choose to skip the shirt and donate its cost. Early packet pickup is Friday November 6 at The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, second floor, 1301 N Palm Canyon Dr. Race day packet pickup and bag storage are available at the start area on W. Chino Drive and Belardo Road.

The event supports local LGBTQ+ organizations. Beneficiaries include The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, Brothers of the Desert, Exceeding Expectations, SafeHouse of the Desert, Marsha P. Johnson LGBTQ+ Youth Drop-In Center and others. Last year the race raised over $50,000 and total donations since the first race exceed $300,000. Donations designated for beneficiaries are not used for race expenses. A complimentary Bike Valet is provided by Bike Palm Springs, and recycling and reusable bottle refill options are encouraged. Awards include overall top male, female, and non-binary finishers plus age group medals from Under 15 through 85 plus; winners must be present to receive medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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