Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Palm Springs, California
- Entry fee
- From $54
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6K Walk/Run - Not Awards Eligible | Other | Oct 17, 20266:30 AM | $54$59 after Sep 25, 2026 | – |
| 6K Run/Walk - Awards Eligible | Other | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $54$59 after Sep 25, 2026 | – |
| VirtualVirtual | Other | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $55 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $59 until Oct 9, then $64 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the 6K Walk/Run - Not Awards Eligible starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 660 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 93°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 660 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Live Results on Athlinks
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2019 (Oct 26, 2019)
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Quick answers
- When is Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $54 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Other.
- Where does it start?
- 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
From the organizers
Take on the Challenge! At the Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge, you'll climb almost 2,000 feet from the desert to the mountains in just 3.7 miles! You'll start at the intersection of Tram Way and Highway 111, with stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains in front of you and the Coachella Valley behind. Choose to run your way up or take it easy for a nice uphill walk. No matter how you get there, when you reach the finish line, you'll enjoy a post-race festival with food, drink, booths, entertainment and awards for the winners. All participants receive a stylish finisher medal, cool race t-shirt, tasty post-race food and drink, and a bus ride back down the hill!!