Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree Half Marathon

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Date

Nov 1, 2025

Starting Time

6:00 PM

Course

Trail

Fees

$159+

Location

Joshua Tree

Participants

500-1000

Terrain

Challenging

Environment

Desert

Temperature
High: 75°
/ Low: 50°
Overview

A favourite amongst thousands, the Joshua Tree Half Marathon is the ideal race to cap off your running season in style.

Large Crowds, Trail Runners, Scenic Views. Located in Joshua Tree Lake RV and Campground, the Joshua Tree Half Marathon is a sandy looping trail course that focuses on offering beautiful scenery throughout.

While the course itself may not be the most scenic, the environment in which it is held at nighttime creates an awe-inspiring atmosphere filled with clear skies and stars along the open desert land, with horizon views of the canyons.

Course Description

While the course itself is well-marked, it remains the runner’s responsibility to ensure that they navigate it properly. Challenging, this course takes runners through the Mojave Desert near Copper Mountain.
Starting at the Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, runners head down Sunfair Road. It’s then onto the dirt roads which comprise the majority of the course. With several climbs and rolling hills throughout, runners will ultimately reach Mt. Shasta Avenue before turning onto Sonora Road.
From there, it’s a downhill to the finish line.
As a waste-free race, runners are required to bring their own reusable water bottles for fillup throughout the course. Ex​​clusive Joshua Tree Marathon merchandise will be available both at the race expo and near the finish line! When possible,

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