Joshua Tree Half Marathon
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Joshua Tree Half Marathon
The Joshua Tree Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile night race held on November 7, 2026, near Joshua Tree National Park with start, finish, and expo at RESET Hotel in Twentynine Palms, California. The course runs on mostly dirt roads and trails through Mojave Desert terrain and includes sandy sections that can affect footing and pace. Runners should expect varied trail surface and several hundred feet of elevation gain.
A strict course cutoff of 4 hours is in place. The course is well marked but participants must carry a headlamp or flashlight and wear reflective gear for safety. Required and recommended items listed by the organizer include a hydration system, trail shoes, gaiters, buff or bandana, and an offline-accessible course map device. The event is cup free; aid stations provide coolers of water and electrolyte drink but no disposable cups, so runners should bring a reusable bottle, reusable cup, or hydration pack.
Parking and drop off are organized on site and spectators are welcome at the finish area; driving to other parts of the course is discouraged for safety. All finishers receive a finisher medal. Overall and Masters awards use gun time while age division and team awards use chip time. Race photos and live results are provided online after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
