The Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk brings together runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to raise funds for local LGBTQ+ organizations and promote inclusivity in our community and sports. The annual event is proudly hosted by Palm Springs Front Runners & Walkers, a local chapter of International Frontrunners, an informal network of LGBTQ running groups around the world. As the race organizer, we are committed to helping provide much needed services to the diverse LGBTQ+ community of which we are a part.
Since 2016, Palm Springs Pride 5k Run and Walk has raised over $200,000 for worthwhile LGBTQ community organizations. For 2024, the beneficiaries are:
And the following organizations supporting the LGBTQIA+ Youth of Coachella Valley:
The Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk is part of a weekend of activities celebrating Greater Palm Springs Pride! For a full list of weekend events and activities go to pspride.org.
The run and walk takes place in the beautiful and historic neighborhood of Old Las Palmas, once home to many Hollywood celebrities. The beautiful, mostly flat, out-and-back course is on paved streets. There will be volunteers on the course to cheer you on and keep you moving in the right direction. Click to see the course map.
There is no registration on race morning, so please register in advance.
Please note: You can make an additional donation to our beneficiaries during online registration. However, if you would like to donate $50 or more, use the DONATE button below to avoid pesky processing fees.
Advance packet pickup is Friday, November 1 from noon-4 PM at The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert at 1301 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs.
Race day packet pickup starts at 7 AM on November 2, at W Chino Drive @ Belardo Road.
All online registrants get a t-shirt with their race packet. T-shirts are only reserved for pre-registrants, so please register early to make sure you get yours. Due to a surge in late registrations, some shirt sizes are limited.
Take your race experience to the next level by running with co-workers, classmates, friends, or family. Anyone can join or create a team and there is no minimum or maximum number required. Friendly competition and crazy costumes encouraged! Create or join a team when you register. Team captains will be notified when someone joins their team. Awards will be given to the teams with the most participants and the craziest costumes.
If you can't be here in person, you can participate virtually! Complete a 5K run or walk anytime between November 3-5, and share your photos on social media with #pspriderun. Due to mailing costs, we are unable to send t-shirts or medals to virtual participants.
A timing chip is attached to your race bib, so wear it throughout the race, keeping it visible and unobstructed.
Results are emailed shortly after the race and updated on our website. The top male, female, and non-binary finishers get an award. We also offer age group medals for top finishers in the following categories: Under 15, 16-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
The race starts and ends on W Chino Drive @ Belardo Road.
There is ample street parking near the starting area, most conveniently on Belardo Road south of Alejo Road. This event takes place during Pride Weekend so there may be road closures in the downtown area. Carpooling or ride-sharing is encouraged.
Our heartfelt thanks to businesses that are supporting our event this year.
If you don't want to run or walk, you can always donate to support our event and beneficiaries.
These generous people have donated $100 or more - THANK YOU!
You can donate through the registration process or through the Donate button.
* Palm Springs Front Runners and Walkers is a Section 501(c)3 nonprofit and your donation may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes.
