Running races in or near Palm Desert, CA
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Palm Desert, CA area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Hocker Productions
Date of Race: 01-24-2026
Description: The Palm Springs Health Run Wellness Festival is one of ...
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Running-10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Hocker Productions
Date of Race: 01-24-2026
Description: The Palm Springs Health Run Wellness Festival is one of ...
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Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival
Organization: Hocker Productions
Date of Race: 01-24-2026
Description: The Palm Springs Health Run Wellness Festival is one of ...
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Desert Runners - Running Program [SAT][8:15AM]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
Description: DescriptionCome out and participate in our Desert Runners program. Our running ...
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Cycling- 5.6KM - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Hocker Productions
Date of Race: 01-24-2026
Description: The Palm Springs Health Run Wellness Festival is one of ...
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Desert Runners - Running Program [SAT][8:15AM]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
Description: DescriptionCome out and participate in our Desert Runners program. Our running ...
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Desert Runners - Running Program [SAT][8:15AM]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 04-04-2026
Description: DescriptionCome out and participate in our Desert Runners program. Our running ...
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Desert Runners - Running Program [SAT][8:15AM]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 03-07-2026
Description: DescriptionCome out and participate in our Desert Runners program. Our running ...
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Desert Runners - Running Program [SAT][8:15AM]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
Description: DescriptionCome out and participate in our Desert Runners program. Our running ...
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Desert Runners - Running Program [SAT][8:15AM]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 04-04-2026
Description: DescriptionCome out and participate in our Desert Runners program. Our running ...
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Desert Runners - Running Program [SAT][8:15AM]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 04-04-2026
Description: DescriptionCome out and participate in our Desert Runners program. Our running ...
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Desert Runners - Running Program [SAT][8:15AM]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 03-07-2026
Description: DescriptionCome out and participate in our Desert Runners program. Our running ...
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Ready Set Run![M/W][6pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 01-05-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, Set, Run! is a character building running program that trains ...
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Desert Runners - Running Program [SAT][8:15AM]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 03-07-2026
Description: DescriptionCome out and participate in our Desert Runners program. Our running ...
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Ready Set Run![M/W][6pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 01-05-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, Set, Run! is a character building running program that trains ...
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Running-1K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Hocker Productions
Date of Race: 01-24-2026
Description: The Palm Springs Health Run Wellness Festival is one of ...
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Ready Set Run![M/W][6pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 01-05-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, Set, Run! is a character building running program that trains ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4:15pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 01-05-2026
Description: DescriptionWalk, run, or even roll in one of our sport wheelchairs ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4:15pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 01-05-2026
Description: DescriptionWalk, run, or even roll in one of our sport wheelchairs ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4:15pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 01-05-2026
Description: DescriptionWalk, run, or even roll in one of our sport wheelchairs ...
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Valentine's Day 5K! Walk, Run, Bike
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 02-14-2026
Description: DescriptionAll Friends and Families are cordially invited to move with ...
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St Patrick's Day 5K! Walk, Run, Bike
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 03-14-2026
Description: DescriptionAll Friends and Families are invited for our lucky run 5K! ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4:15pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 02-02-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4:15pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 03-02-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4:15pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 03-02-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Palm Desert, CA: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Palm Desert
Palm Desert (CA) is a city in Riverside County with an estimated population of 48,445.[4]
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Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).
