
Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge
Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Location
- Palm Springs, CA
- 1 Tram Way, 92262
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Conquer a dramatic 2,000-foot climb from the desert to the mountains, rewarded with stunning views and a lively post-race festival.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
This 6K challenge invites you to climb nearly 2,000 feet from the desert floor to the mountains in Palm Springs. Starting at Tram Way and Highway 111, runners and walkers alike will be treated to stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the Coachella Valley. After conquering the ascent, celebrate your achievement at a vibrant post-race festival featuring food, drinks, entertainment, and awards for top finishers. All participants receive a stylish medal and race t-shirt.
What to expect
- Experience a significant uphill climb of nearly 2,000 feet over 3.7 miles, offering breathtaking desert and mountain vistas.
- Enjoy a vibrant post-race festival with food, drinks, entertainment, and booths at the finish line.
- Receive a stylish finisher medal, a cool race t-shirt, and convenient bus transportation back down the hill.
Standout details
- Nearly 2,000 feet of elevation gain
- Stunning desert and mountain views
- Post-race festival with entertainment
- Bus ride back down the hill
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Food & Drink
- Medal
- Shirt
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 6K
Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 AM PDT · From $43.40
Opens May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT · Closes Oct 17, 2026, 2:59 AM PDT
- 6K
Sat, Oct 17, 6:30 AM PDT · From $43.40
Opens May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT · Closes Oct 17, 2026, 2:29 AM PDT
- 6K
Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 AM PDT · From $59.30
Opens May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT · Closes Oct 16, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
warm-day exposure
- Warm season
The course
- Hilly
- Timed race
From the organizer
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!! Awards for the top three in each age group will be given out to those registered in the Awards Eligible category, but everyone will be professionally timed! Sign up today and get ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime!
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