Get ready to join the Apple Valley community for an exciting day of fitness and fun on February 27, 2027, as we host the 3rd Annual Apple Valley Desert Rock and Road Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Run/Walk, beginning promptly at 8:00 AM. This event offers something for everyone, from seasoned runners to those looking to enjoy a leisurely walk through our beautiful town.
The race begins at Civic Center Park and takes participants along scenic routes that showcase the stunning landscapes of Apple Valley. With well-marked courses, multiple aid stations, and enthusiastic volunteers, we are committed to providing a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience for all participants.
Choose from three race distances: the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon. Each course offers its own unique challenge, whether you're a beginner taking on the 5K, looking to push yourself with the 10K, or ready to conquer the Half Marathon. Every participant will receive a commemorative finisher medal to celebrate their accomplishment.
Whether you're chasing a personal best or spending the day with friends and family, the Apple Valley Desert Rock and Road Half Marathon promises an unforgettable experience for participants of all ages and abilities. Register today for the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon and become part of this growing Apple Valley tradition.
Race Route Link (My Maps Google): Click Here!
Race Day Info/Packet Pick-up:
Friday Packet Pick Up: 02/26/2027 - 3 - 6pm
Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up opens at 5:30 am
Race Day registration closes at 6:30 am
**PHOTO I.D. IS REQUIRED FOR PICK-UP & REGISTRATION**
5K/10K/Half Marathon Start Time: 8:00 am
Half Marathon Final Time Limit: 3.5 hours (Pace 16:01.83)
Half Marathon Mid-Cutoff Time Limit: Mile 7 - 1hr 55 mins (Aid Station) (Pace: 16:01:83)
10K Run or Jog Only - 5K Run, Jog, or Walk
We recommend that anyone under the age of 16, on race day, should be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian that is also registered for the race.
Parking:
Athletes can park in the Town Hall Parking Lot off Dale Evans Parkway/Westlund Way or in the Super Target shopping center.
Feb 27, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
136 days remaining
$50.00
Feb 27, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
136 days remaining
$40.00
Feb 27, 2027
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
136 days remaining
$75.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Apple Valley.
Learn more about the host city, Apple Valley.
Apple Valley is an incorporated town in the Victor Valley of San Bernardino County, California, United States. Its population was 75,791 as of the 2020 United States census. The town is east of and adjoining to the neighboring cities of Victorville and Hesperia, 35 miles (56 km) south of Barstow, and 49 miles (79 km) north of San Bernardino through the Cajon Pass. It was incorporated on November 14, 1988, and is one of the 22 incorporated municipalities in California that use "town" in their names instead of "city".
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