Event Description

The New Balance Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5k returns for its 20th year as the Coachella Valley's original running festival! The race starts and ends in beautiful Civic Center Park, and both of our courses include scenic views of the surrounding, snow-capped mountains. Run or walk as an individual or as a member of a two or three-person relay team.

• ½ Marathon: Run as an individual, or as part of a two person or three-person relay team.
• 5k: The 5k run takes place on a completely closed course, and is incredibly flat and fast.
• 1k kids run: A flat, fun run for kids 4 to 13!

Each participant receives a race t-shirt, finisher medal, post-race food, goodie bag, and one complimentary beer at the beer garden (must be 21 years or older on 2/11/2018).