JOSHUA TREE, CA

October 31 - November 3, 2025

“Life is for participating, not for spectating.”— Katherine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as an officially registered competitor

Join us this fall for an unforgettable 3-night retreat in the stunning Yucca Valley, CA, as we come together to run the Joshua Tree Half Marathon with Vacation Races.

Included in registration:

  • Entry into our summer training group, starting this July

  • 3-night retreat, including housing, meals, and group transportation once you arrive

  • Desert ATV adventure during the retreat

  • Race Day Starter Pack

  • 15% off official race registration

THE WEEKEND

OCT 31

Arrivals into Palm Springs

NOV 2

Dessert ATV Adventure

NOV 1

Relaxing day with the team before race night

NOV 3

Departures

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ASK!

We understand traveling with strangers can be REALLY scary. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions and we will do our best to provide what you need to feel confident on this trip! We also want you to be able to join no matter your situation. If pricing is holding you back, reach out and alternative payment options will be discussed.

FAQs

  • No, flights are not included to the retreat. Transportation while in CA for group purposed such as race day, meals, and airport pickup and drop-off will be included.

  • Many of the runners we bring on these trips are running their first race. The average pace for the gals in out groups are around 2 hour 30min for a half marathon and range between 1:50-4+ hours depending on the race.

  • Starter Pack will be renting a large house for the group. Everyone will be sharing a room and we will stay there for the weekend. Some meals will be prepared a the house for which a meal plan will be sent out prior to the trip.