Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K

Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K is run in Palm Desert, California on February 14, 2027. The half marathon (13.1 miles) leads off at 7:00 a.m., the 10K follows at 7:45 a.m., the 5K at 8:30 a.m., and a 1K kids' run closes the morning at 10:00 a.m. The staggered start times mean the longer races get the coolest part of the day, and families can plan around a single location rather than a full weekend of logistics.

This is a desert road race, so the surface is predictable and the pacing work is on you. If you are targeting the half, a 12- to 14-week build with one weekly long run reaching 10 to 12 miles will cover the distance comfortably; runners chasing a personal best can use the 10K three weeks earlier in their season as a sharpening effort. The kids' run makes it an easy morning to bring the whole household to.