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California > Palm Springs Half Marathon, Relay & 5K
Run/Walk
Palm
Springs, CA
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Date
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Event
Details
With a flat and fast course that will give many experienced
half-marathoners a chance to set personal record times, the Palm
Springs Half Marathon, Relay & 5K Run/Walk takes runners
through the streets of this oasis city in California's Mojave Desert,
within full view of the nearby San Jacinto Mountains to the west, the
Little Bernardino Mountains to the north and the Santa Rose Mountains
to the south. The 2009 running of the race saw well over 1,300 runners
cross the finish line in all three events combined, with nearly 890 of
those running in the individual half marathon alone.
The race begins in downtown Palm Springs' Ruth Hardy Park, and takes
runners along a winding out-and-back route that loops through the
city's Las Palmas neighborhoods, and includes views of famous
celebrities' homes like those of Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe.
Though much of the race follows through residential neighborhoods and
urban areas, there's plenty of scenery especially in the distance, from
the snow-capped mountains that look over the course and the desert
flora and fauna along the way.
Both the half marathon and the 5K courses are certified by USA Track
and Field, and the races start at 7:00 AM and 7:35 AM, respectively.
There are many twists and turns during the race -- including several
short out-and-back stretches along neighborhood streets -- but there's
little change in elevation throughout the race -- thanks to the
course's location in the desert -- so runners don't encounter any
significant uphill or downhill stretches during the race.
Race
Weather & Climate
Set in the Southern California desert about two hours east of Los
Angeles and just miles from nearby Joshua Tree National Park, the city
of Palm Springs tends to experience dry and very hot summers and mild
winter seasons, with little wet weather at any time during the year. In
February,
average monthly temperatures range between 75°F and
47°F, while rainfall amounts average about 1.15 inches for the
month.
Fees
$47 if registered before January 1, 2010
$55 between Jan. 1 - February 13, 2010
$60 on the day of the race
Registration
To reserve your spot in the winter 2010 running of
the Palm Springs Half Marathon, register online at Active.com.
Website
www.kleinclarksports.com
Course Map
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Your Race Story
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and tips for the event.
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Marathon
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