About This Race

The Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge climbs almost 2,000 feet from the desert to the mountains in just 3.7 miles, starting at the intersection of Tram Way and Highway 111. Participants can run or walk uphill and finish at a post-race festival with food, drink, booths, entertainment, and awards. All participants receive a finisher medal, race t-shirt, post-race food and drink, and a bus ride back down the hill.

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6K Run/Walk - Awards Eligible, 6K Walk/Run - Not Awards Eligible, Virtual: T-Shirt

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Awards for the top three in each age group are given to those registered in the Awards Eligible category, and everyone is professionally timed.

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6K Run/Walk - Awards Eligible 6K
$44.00
Increases Jul 17
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6K Walk/Run - Not Awards Eligible 6K
This event will be timed, but registrants in this category are not eligible for awards. To be awards eligible, please register for the 6K Run/Walk - Awards Eligible category.
$44.00
Increases Jul 17
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Virtual
Can't make it to Palm Springs but still want to challenge yourself? No problem. Sign up for our virtual option. All you need to do is run or walk 6K with at least 1,800 feet of elevation gain any time between now and October 18, 2025. You can do this outside, in your home or at the gym. Mountain, hill, stairs? Doesn't matter. Submit your results and we'll send you a bib, t-shirt and finisher medal after the in-person race on October 18, 2025! Note: additional shipping fees will apply to addresses outside of the US.
$55.00
Increases Oct 17
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