#JTHalf
Joshua Tree Half Marathon
November 5, 2022
Joshua Tree, CA
Difficulty:
Sand Trail
Loop Course
Race Info
Date: November 5, 2022
Start Time: 6:00pm (PST)
Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground
2601 Sunfair Rd
Joshua Tree, CA
Expo & Bib Pickup
The Course
Headlamps are required for all runners on this course!
Weather: 39°–64°F
Terrain: This is a sandy course - we recommend wearing gators.
Strollers allowed? No
Disability Friendly? No
Dogs allowed? No
Course Photos
Get a feel for the terrain and landscape that await you out on the course!








This race will be at NIGHT. Running through the desert outside Joshua Tree under the stars and the moon with the quiet of the night, the deep canyons in the distance, silhouetted buttes, and the twinkling desert all around will be an unforgettable experience. Explore Joshua Tree by day – run it at night.
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Park Communities
Fundraise for your chosen race and your registration fee could be waived. All funds go to Wander Project to support efforts in and around the communities that host our events.
Volunteer with Us!
Our amazing volunteers help runners at the race expo, finish line, merch tent, and beyond! Join us for a 3-4hr shift and earn a $50 or $100 credit towards a future race.
Pro-tip: Volunteer at the expo and run the next day OR ask a friend to volunteer and "gift" you the credit (or use it themselves!)
Joshua Tree Half Details
Come here to prepare for your race!
You have a couple of options for picking up your bib and race packet including at the race expo or or we can mail it to you. When you register, we ask you to indicate when you plan to pick up your bib. If your plans change, don’t worry about it. We only ask to help us plan in terms of numbers.
Option #1: Race Expo
We’ll have our race expo the during the day of the race. Expos typically last from 5-7 hours, giving you plenty of time to check in to your race.
Option #2: Race Morning (not recommended)
We will have limited race morning packet pickup. We do not recommend waiting until the morning, but if it cannot be avoided - we understand.
Race morning bib pickup will start at 4:30 and is located at the shuttle loading site.
Option #3: Shipped Before the Race
There is a cost of $30 if you want to have your bib and shirt mailed to you. We do this as a convenience for runners not wanting to drive to the area early. You can add a shipped bib to your registration until one month before the race by logging into RunSignup, clicking Manage Registration, and Add Ons.
Refunds: Once your package is shipped, you are officially checked in to the race and no longer qualify for our refund, deferment, or transfer options.
Bib Pickup/Race Expo
Date: November 5, 2022
Location: Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground
Hours: TBD
This is a great opportunity to pick up your bib, check out the area, and meet fellow runners. We’ll have our merchandise table set up, so be sure to stop by and say hi! We'll have a variety of swag from shirts and tanks to our favorite Hydro Flasks and everything in-between.

Bring Your Own Bag
In our ongoing effort to eliminate waste during our races, our expos are bagless events. We encourage you to BYOB (bring your own bag) to hold your bib, race shirt, and any goodies you pick up from the race expo!

The race starts at 6:00 pm (EST) sharp! Please plan to arrive by 4:30 pm.
Due to the timeline of the day, if you arrive at the expo after 3:30pm - please plan to stay until your start time. We'll have hot chocolate and Summit Coffee to keep you going!
Saturday, Nov. 5th, 2022
Morning-Evening - Race expo & bib pickup
4:30 PM - All cars should be parked for 6pm start time
5:00 PM - First prize raffle begins
5:30 PM - Pacers line up
5:45 PM - Runners line up & gear check last call
5:55 PM - National anthem
6:00 PM - RACE STARTS!
Waves will start every few minutes
9:00 PM - Awards ceremony
10:00 PM - Race cut-off time
Due to the nature of this course, a headlight is required for all runners! We will have some for sale at the expo, but you should plan ahead and bring your own.
Parking & Runner Drop-off
Location: Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground (2601 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252)
We will have plenty of parking to accommodate all of our runners. All cars should be parked no later than 4:30 pm.
Runners will park in the designated parking areas. Please get there early to avoid any rush and to give yourself time to get ready for the race. If you have a reserved RV spot or are camping with Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, please park your vehicle in your camping area and walk down to the race.
Drop-off
If you are dropping a runner off, please follow the drop-off signs. You will turn right off Sunfair Rd. onto La Brisa Dr. (north side of the property) and turn right to enter the property from the north gate. Unload your runner(s), then quickly exit the property back onto Sunfair Rd. Please drop your runner off no later than 4:30pm. If you intend to stay and wait for your runner, you should park with the rest of event traffic.

Parking and finish line staging
Spectators and runners are welcome around the finish line to cheer on runners. They can park in the same parking lot and walk to the finish area.
Please DO NOT drive to other areas of the race course to watch runners. This will add an unnecessary danger especially being a nighttime race. For spectators who are staying in the campground or RV camping, please walk down to the finish line.
We recommend downloading the RaceJoy app to track your runner's progress and send them cheers along the way! Once your runner has crossed the finish line, please exit the runner recovery area to avoid crowding. The beverages, supplies, and medical tent at the finish line are for runner use only - thank you!
As nature lovers, we are committed to keeping our events sustainable and managing negative impacts on the environment. Our goal is to send less than one bag of actual “trash” to the landfill after each event. We have managed to meet this goal at events with over 3,000 participants!
Here's how you can help us:
CUP-FREE RACING
Single-use plastic is a huge source of waste at any public event. We have reduced that impact by making our events "cup-free".
What does that mean for you?
Coolers of Water and Gnarly Hydrate (electrolyte drink) are available at all aid stations, but cups will not be provided on course or at the finish line. In order to stay hydrated, we ask you to bring one of the following:
1. Reusable water bottle
2. Nathan reusable cup - These light-weight cups fold into a pocket or waistband. Request one when you sign up to run!
3. Hydration pack - These are refillable backpacks meant for running that allow you to access fluid via a built-in straw.

Stay hydrated on course with a reusable cup!
ZERO WASTE CONTAINERS
You can help us reduce trash by sorting disposable items into the appropriate container.
You’ll notice three containers at our events:
Please avoid putting organic waste and compostable items in the wrong bin. It gets gross to sort through.
Race Results
Visit RunSignup for current and past race results.
Runner times are available ~20 minutes after you finish the race. Keep in mind, the results are not official until all runners have crossed the finish line, and have been reviewed by the event director. Because our age group winners are based on chip time, it is possible to cross the finish line before someone else in your age group while still finishing with a slower time than them.
Top Finisher but missed the awards ceremony? You can request to have your place medal shipped to you!
Got questions about your placement? please email timing@runsum.com.
Photos
Race photos are typically available for FREE via RunSignup the Friday following the week of the race. We will send out an email when they're posted to the album.
Award Ceremony Photos (legacy)
View past awards ceremony photos below:
Share your experiences with us!
Be sure to use #JTHalf in any photos you post from the race or your adventures exploring the park so we can share in the fun with you!
Exclusive Joshua Tree Marathon merchandise will be available both at the race expo and near the finish line! When possible, we'll have race merch for sale in our online store after the race is over. Please allow time for us to add items online.
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