2026 registration opens in July!

Kick off Palm Springs Pride Weekend with the Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk, a vibrant celebration of movement, visibility, and community. All ages and abilities are welcome from seasoned runners to joyful strollers. Hosted by Palm Springs Front Runners & Walkers, this event fuels vital support for local LGBTQ+ organizations. Every step you take helps us raise more for our beneficiaries and strengthen the community we love.

Register Early

Last year's Pride 5K sold out fast—all 1,200 spots were claimed before Packet Pick Up Day, and nearly 1,200 participants filled the course with joy, color, and community spirit. This year is expected to sell out even sooner. Secure your spot now and be part of this uplifting tradition.

Our Community Impact

Thanks to the generosity of our participants and supporters, last year's Pride 5K raised over $50,000, funding programs that provide safety, affirmation, and life changing resources to LGBTQ+ people throughout the Coachella Valley. Since our very first race, we've donated more than $300,000 to local nonprofits and this year, we're ready to make an even bigger impact. We believe Pride is more than a weekend. It's a daily promise to lift each other up, create space for every voice, and support the organizations that keep our community strong.

🏳️‍🌈 Our Partnership with Greater Palm Springs Pride

We are honored to be an Official Event of Greater Palm Springs Pride 2026. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to visibility, inclusion, and community support throughout the Coachella Valley.

We also invite participants to consider joining the Pride Walk, sponsored by Greater Palm Springs Pride, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as another way to celebrate and uplift our LGBTQ+ community during Pride season.

A portion of every Pride 5K registration helps keep the Coachella Valley's longest running LGBTQ parade and festival in downtown Palm Springs and free for all to attend.

We believe Pride is more than a weekend. It's a daily promise to lift each other up, create space for every voice, and support the organizations that keep our community strong.

2026 Beneficiary Partners

We are proud our event supports these 2026 beneficiaries:

Whether you're running, walking, donating, or cheering us on—you're making a lasting difference.

THE COURSE

The Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk covers 3.1 miles through the iconic Old Las Palmas and Vista Las Palmas neighborhoods known for their midcentury charm, mountain views, and rich Hollywood history.

The race begins at W. Chino Drive & Belardo Road, behind The Corridor Shops, before heading into the heart of Old Las Palmas. This fast, fully paved out-and-back course is perfect for all paces. With growing participation, we've made a slight course modification to ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience for everyone.

Volunteers will be stationed along the route to guide and cheer you on.

Click to see the course map.

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP

To ensure a safe, high quality experience, this year's race is capped at 1,200 participants.

Registration fees:

$45 online registration through September 30
$50 online registration between October 1 and November 5
$55 in person registration on Friday, November 6 (if space remains)
$25 online or in-person registration for youth under 21 through November 6
Refunds are not available.
Online registration closes 11/5/2026 at 11:59 PM.
No race day registration.

T-Shirts for Registered Participants

All online registrants receive a race shirt unless they choose to skip the shirt and donate the cost toward our beneficiary fund. This year's shirts are made from a soft TriBlend fabric and offered in both female and unisex sizes.

We do our best to provide each participant with their requested size; however, shirts are available on a first come, first served basis, and some sizes may not be available.

Early packet pickup - Friday, November 6

12 PM to 4 PM at The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert at 1301 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs - Second Floor.
Late registration will be available if the participant cap has not been reached.
All payments are cashless (credit card only).

Picking Up for Someone Else

If you're unable to attend Friday's packet pickup, you may designate someone else to pick up your bib and shirt. They will need a copy of your confirmation email.

Race Day Packet PickUp - Saturday, November 7

6:45 AM to 7:45 AM At the race start area (W. Chino Drive & Belardo Road) on the West side of the parking lot.

Race Day Schedule

6:45 AM - Bib pickup
7:20 AM - Pre-Race warm up
7:45 AM- Final announcements and national anthem
8:00 AM - Race start
8:50 AM - Awards ceremony

Additional Donations

We welcome and appreciate all contributions. Donations can be made during registration. For gifts over $100, we recommend donating directly at psfr.org/donate to maximize impact. 100% of all donated funds go directly to our beneficiaries and are never used for race expenses.

Palm Springs Front Runners & Walkers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; your donation may be tax deductible.

Teams

Run with coworkers, classmates, friends, or family! Anyone can create or join a team and there are no size limits. Costumes are encouraged. Show your pride and enjoy the day. Awards will be given to the top 3 teams based on number of members.

RESULTS & AWARDS

Your race bib includes a timing chip. Please keep your bib visible and unobstructed. You must cross the timing mats at both the start and finish to record an official time.

Awards includes overall top male, female, and non-binary finishers. 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+.

Winners must be present to receive medals. Medals will not be mailed.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

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.

Bike Storage & Sustainability

We encourage participants to ride their bikes as a sustainable, low impact transportation option. Complimentary Bike Parking is provided courtesy of Bike Palm Springs.

Help us keep Pride 5K clean and environmentally responsible:

Use trash bins at the water station for paper cups
Place empty water bottles in recycling bins throughout the start/finish area
Bring a reusable bottle. Volunteers will gladly help refill it at the hydration station

Small actions from each participant make a big difference in reducing race day waste.