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: P.S. Marathon Runners
Date of Race: 11-26-2026
Description: Join us for the best Turkey Trot in the Coachella Valley! ...
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Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: P.S. Marathon Runners
Date of Race: 11-26-2026
Description: Join us for the best Turkey Trot in the Coachella Valley! ...
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Desert Runners - Running Program [SAT][8:15AM]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
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: 11-07-2026
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: 11-07-2026
Description: DescriptionCome out and participate in our Desert Runners program. Our running ...
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Ready Set Run! [Coachella][M/W][6pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 10-05-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, Set, Run! is a character building running program that trains ...
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Running-5K - VIRTUAL Individual run/walk PS Wild Turkey ...
Organization: P.S. Marathon Runners
Date of Race: 11-26-2026
Description: Join us for the best Turkey Trot in the Coachella Valley! ...
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Ready Set Run! [Coachella][M/W][6pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 10-05-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, Set, Run! is a character building running program that trains ...
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Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K
Organization: P.S. Marathon Runners
Date of Race: 11-26-2026
Description: Join us for the best Turkey Trot in the Coachella Valley! ...
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Running-5K - Individual run/walk PS Wild Turkey Trot ...
Organization: P.S. Marathon Runners
Date of Race: 11-26-2026
Description: Join us for the best Turkey Trot in the Coachella Valley! ...
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Ready Set Run! [Coachella][M/W][6pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 10-05-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, Set, Run! is a character building running program that trains ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 10-05-2026
Description: DescriptionWalk, run, or even roll in one of our sport wheelchairs ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 10-05-2026
Description: DescriptionWalk, run, or even roll in one of our sport wheelchairs ...
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Wiener Dog Race (Hallo-Wiener)
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: DescriptionGet ready for a paws-itively adorable race at the Palm Desert ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 10-05-2026
Description: DescriptionWalk, run, or even roll in one of our sport wheelchairs ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 11-02-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 12-07-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 11-02-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 11-02-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 12-07-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Adaptive Walk, Run, Roll [Mon] [4pm]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 12-07-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Walk the Spectrum: Shine All Year [Sat] [9am]
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet registration is not available for this activity.Join us for ...
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Breakfast With Santa
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 12-05-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin Desert Recreation District, Jolly old Saint Nick and his merry ...
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Pickleball Advanced Play Drill Clinic
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 10-06-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class requires a minimum 3.0-3.5 skill level and above OR ...
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Pickleball Advanced Play Drill Clinic
Organization: Desert Recreation District
Date of Race: 10-06-2026
Description: DescriptionThis class requires a minimum 3.0-3.5 skill level and above OR ...
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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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There were at least 768 marathons scheduled in the United States and Canada in 2016.
