Event Information
WHAT:
Named one of the TOP 10 MOVIE THEMED RACES IN THE USA BY SHAPE.COM! The Palm Springs International Film Festival RED CARPET RUN offers both a 5K and 10K run/walk beginning and ending on the red carpet and taking an incredible route past some of the celebrity homes of the iconic past. Wear your old prom dress, wedding gown, that old tux or just your bow tie and boxers as you dodge the paparazzi, listen to music and sign autographs as your fans applaud you as you cross the finish line!
WHEN:
Saturday, January 11, 2020 - start your New Year off right by getting your exercise on at the 2020 RED CARPET RUN! Race begins at 8AM.
WHERE:
Follow an incredible Palm Springs route past the homes of some of the most famous icons in American entertainment! Start and finish at the American Legion 400 N. Belardo in Palm Springs (one block west of Palm Canyon between Amado and Alejo).
WHO:
Everyone is welcome! Runners, walkers, strollers, doggies - come one - come all for a great morning of fun. Dress up or wear the tutu and tiara (for our lady runners) or tuxedo t-shirt (for our men) included in your registration fee. A costume contest will also be held, so dress up as your favorite Hollywood star or dress your dog as a famous 4-legged canine and compete in the craziest race that Palm Springs has ever seen!
EARLY REGISTRATION:
Register on-line or by mail for $40/$50 through January 9th. Registration also available at packet pick-up ($45/$55) on Friday, January 10th from 11AM - 5PM at Running Wild 611 S. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs or race morning at 6:30AM on site $45 for 5K/$55 for 10K.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Your registration fee includes a tutu and tiara for the females and tuxedo t-shirt for the men. Also included is your finisher OSCAR TROPHY, finish line and posed free photo downloads, goodie bags, bubbly served as you cross the finish in your own fluted champagne glass, finish line snacks and tons of fun.
AWARDS:
Oscar trophies presented to ALL finishers! Special trophies for the top male/female 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers overall, challenged athletes, strollers, dogs and teams. Awards presented 3 deep to men and women in 5 year age divisions through 90+. Trophies presented to the top Hollywood costumes for adults and children and canines.
WHAT
Named one of the TOP 10 MOVIE THEMED RACES IN THE USA BY
SHAPE.COM! The Palm Springs International Film Festival RED CARPET RUN offers
both a 5K and 10K run/walk beginning and ending on the red carpet and taking an
incredible route past some of the celebrity homes of the iconic past. Wear your
old prom dress, wedding gown, that old tux or just your bow tie and boxers as
you dodge the paparazzi, listen to music and sign autographs as your fans
applaud you as you cross the finish line!
WHEN
Saturday, January 12, 2019 - start your New Year off right by
getting your exercise on at the 2018 RED CARPET RUN! Race begins at 8AM.
WHERE
Follow an incredible Palm Springs route past the homes of
some of the most famous icons in American entertainment! Start and finish at
the American Legion 400 N. Belardo in Palm Springs (one block west of Palm
Canyon between Amado and Alejo).
WHO
Everyone is welcome! Runners, walkers, strollers, doggies -
come one - come all for a great morning of fun. Dress up or wear the tutu and
tiara (for our lady runners) or tuxedo t-shirt (for our men) included in your
registration fee. A costume contest will also be held, so dress up as your
favorite Hollywood star or dress your dog as a famous 4-legged canine and
compete in the craziest race that Palm Springs has ever seen!
Doggies Friendly Dogs are welcome on the course, but must be on a leash. No retractable leashes are allowed. Please clean up after your dog if any “presents” are left on the course. Water bowls will be available on the course. Trophies and gift baskets will be presented to our 3 fastest dog finishers! Doggie water bowls will also be available on-course.
REGISTRATION
Register on-line or by mail for $40/$50 through January 10th.
Registration also available at packet pick-up ($45/$55) on Friday, January 11th
from 11AM - 5PM at Running Wild 611 S. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs or race
morning at 6:30AM on site $45 for 5K/$55 for 10K.
GOODIES GALORE!
Your registration fee includes a tutu and tiara for the
ladies and tuxedo t-shirt for the gentlemen. Also included is your finisher OSCAR
TROPHY, finish line and posed free photo downloads, goodie bags, bubbly served
as you cross the finish in your own fluted champagne glass, finish line snacks,
theater popcorn and karaoke.
AWARDS
Oscar trophies presented to ALL finishers! Special trophies
for the top male/female 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers overall. Awards
presented 3 deep to men and women in 5 year age divisions through 85+. Trophies
presented to the top Hollywood costumes for adults and children and canines.
Trophies and gift baskets will be presented to our 3 fastest dog finishers!
Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pick-Up will be held this Friday, January 5th 11am- 5pm at the RUNNING WILD store at 611 S. Palm Canyon from 11AM – 5PM.
Reminder: You may pick up bibs, etc. for friends; just make certain that you sign the waiver at pick-up.
Parking Information
Parking Parking is available in the city lot on Alejo just west of Palm Canyon. All others will find ample parking as follows: North of venue at Alejo and Belardo, all along Palm Canyon, south of venue on Belardo and throughout the surrounding neighborhoods. No worries-plenty of parking is available nearby!
Race Etiquette
Race Etiquette for many of you, this may be your first introduction to a 5K event. Race etiquette allows the fastest runners to line up in front with the slower paced runners and walkers in back followed by those with strollers and finally, walking dogs. Slower participants, please stay to your right along the course. As this event is timed and awards are presented to the fastest finishers, please do not block the course of those competing for the bling! Please follow these rules to insure the safety of all of our participants.
Special Announcements
Is race day your birthday, anniversary, first race, comeback race or other special occasion? Just email us at palmspringsmarathonrunners@gmail.com by Thursday midnight and we will give you, a friend or a group a "shout out" race day morning.
Race Photos
Race Results will be available online at racewire.com. By the time you get into your car to drive home, official results should be posted. Technology is amazing!!! • Race Photos Race photos, both finish line and posed photo booth will be available for FREE download at images.racewire.com. Please allow 3 or 4 days until these are posted. We will email you and post on facebook when these free downloads become available. Also, we encourage you to have your friends take pictures during the event, selfies included, and please post to our Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/runpalmsprings/! This is YOUR event—make it a fun one!
Palm Springs Marathon Runners
The Red Carpet Run 5K and 10K is owned and produced by Palm Springs Marathon Runners who invites you to "Come for the run - Stay for the fun". Our races support local charitable causes!
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