Pioneertown Half Marathon
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Pioneertown Half Marathon and 10K : John Wayne Grit Series
The event on March 20, 2027 includes a Half Marathon and a 10K through the Pioneertown Mountains Preserve near Joshua Tree National Park. The courses run in high desert terrain with hills and clear views of the Sawtooth Mountains. The venue elevation is 4,400 feet.
Both courses are chip timed for participants who want official times. The event is cup less; runners should bring a handheld water bottle or hydration pack. There will be four water stations on the half marathon course and two on the 10K course. Filled water bottles will be provided for finishers at the finish area. Spectators are welcome. No dogs and no strollers are allowed on course.
Each participant receives a Grit Series shirt and a finisher mug. Podium prizes are awarded to three female and three male winners for each course, for a total of 12 podium awards. Cancer survivors who register may collect a complimentary yellow bandana at packet pickup while supplies last.
Packet pickup takes place at The Sound Stage, also called The Barn, on Mane Street in Pioneertown at 53585 Mane St, Pioneertown, CA 92268. Free parking is available at the OK Corral and other nearby lots. The event benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and supports its cancer research and programs.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Half Marathon
- 10K
