RUN STARTS IN:
Run Date:
March 22, 2025
This rugged course features hills and magnificent views of the high desert and Sawtooth Mountains in the Pioneertown Mountains Preserve. Located near Joshua Tree National Park. The run benefits John Wayne Cancer Foundation so every step you take advances the fight against cancer through pioneering cancer research and programs.
SAVE ON REGISTRATION
Early Bird Price
Save $30 through November 16
Save $20 through December 28
Save $10 through February 8
Registration closes on March 19, 2025
tentative RACE DETAILS for 2025
Half Marathon & 10K
Each Participant Gets A Grit Series Shirt And Finisher Mug!
PACKET PICK UP
At The Sound Stage (Aka The Barn) On Mane Street In Pioneertown
53585 Mane St
Pioneertown, CA 92268
EVENT DAY, SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025
Half Marathon
Packet Pickup 6:00-8:00 AM
10K
Packet Pickup 7:00-9:00 AM
In Your Packet: Bib, John Wayne Grit Series Shirt And Other Goodies
Free parking is available at The OK Corral
spectators welcome
Half Marathon Welcome & Opening Announcements at 8:00 AM
Half Marathon Run Starts at 8:30 AM
10K Welcome Announcement at 9:00 AM
10K Run Starts at 9:30 AM
NOTE:
The event is cup less. Bring your own filled handheld water bottle or hydration pack to the event and refill it at aid stations.
There will not be any cups at the aid stations. We will have filled water bottles for finishers at the finish line.
There Will Be 4 Water Stations On The Half Marathon Course And 2 Water Stations On The 10K Course.
There Will Be Water, Drinks And Snacks At The Finish Line.
Finish Line - Receive your Finisher Mug
There Is A Race Component And Podium Prizes
There Are Three Female And Three Male Winners For Each Course – That’s 12 Total Podium Prizes
Join Us After The Run For The Grit Down Festivities In Pioneertown
John Wayne Grit Series And John Wayne Cancer Foundation Merchandise Available To Purchase At The Event
WHERE TO STAY:
· Check here to view Tripadvisor.com for a list of hotels in the area
· Check here to view camping options in the area
In PERSON RACE DETAILS
Join us this spring for the Grit Series Run at Pioneertown! The Pioneertown 10K & Half Marathon benefits John Wayne Cancer Foundation, so every step you take helps advance the fight against cancer through pioneering cancer research and programs.
Due to the circumstances regarding COVID-19, the John Wayne Cancer Foundation is planning for this race to be a virtual run. We have high hopes of getting together to run in person soon!
TIMELINE
8:15 AM - Important Course Announcements
8:30 AM - Half Marathon Start Time
9:00 AM - 10K Start Time
COURSE ADDRESS
53688 Pioneertown Rd
Pioneertown, CA 92268
new FUNDRAISING Prizes for 2025 coming soon
2024 FUNDRAISING PRIZES
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COURSE INFORMATION
This stunning course features hills and magnificent views of the high desert and Sawtooth Mountains In The Pioneertown Mountains Preserve. Both courses are chip timed for those that want to race or you can go at your own pace. At the finish line, you'll be rewarded with a finisher mug and the satisfaction of knowing that you stepped up to the challenge and helped fight cancer!
The elevation at Pioneertown is 4,400 feet.
Things to Do in the Area
Walk down Mane Street in Pioneertown, eat at Red Dog Saloon and visit shops
Play golf, hike, mountain bike or off road in Palm Springs
Visit Mt. San Jacinto or Big Bear
THANK YOU TO OUR national SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORs
