Health Run & Wellness Festival Jan. 24

 Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival Wil Take Place Jan. 24 with Healthcare District Returning as Presenting Sponsor [Sponsored]

PALM SPRINGS —The annual Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival is growing. Producer Hocker Productions has planned new food vendors, a bike ride and bike valet service courtesy of Bike Palm Springs, and expanded health expert seminars. Participants and attendees will have ample opportunity to get inspired and turn 2026 into a healthy year.

The event will take place at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs, which offers spectacular views of the San Jacinto Mountain range. It will benefit two outstanding local nonprofit organizations: Martha’s Village and Kitchen and Palm Springs Frontrunners and Walkers.

Runners, walkers and bicyclists can register now for the USATF Certified 5K and 10K Runs, 1K Fun Run or Bike Ride at PalmSpringsHealthRun.com. Registration includes a shirt, backpack, Townie Bagels and coffee, protein and fruit snacks, and finisher medals. Join in the fun!

The Desert Healthcare District & Foundation will once again support the run and walk as a presenting sponsor.

Masters of ceremony will include Scott Nevins, producer of the acclaimed “Cabaret 88” series at the Palm Springs Art Museum and an active community leader and advocate. DJ Mod Girl will bring the beats to keep attendees moving all morning long.

Vendor and Sponsorship Opportunities

Join REI, Acrisure Arena, DPMG, Lifestream Blood Drive and over 80 vendors. To become a vendor, contact Charlie Dyer at 760-534-4021, [email protected], or CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR FORM.

For sponsorships and speaking opportunities, contact Jeff Hocker, executive producer, at 760-409-1530 or j[email protected], or CLICK HERE FOR SPONSOR FORM.

The Wellness Festival has grown substantially since its inception 12 years ago and now has over 80 Health and Wellness booths showcasing the latest in nutrition, exercise techniques, KESQ News Channel 3 Food Challenge, massages, rock climbing wall, vaccines, and a vast array of health screenings.

This event would not be possible without the incredible support of the following organizations: Desert Healthcare District and Foundation, City of Palm Springs, Desert Care Network, Desert Oasis Healthcare, Eisenhower Health, Gilead Sciences, Scan Health, Riverside County Supervisors 4th District, The Desert Sun, Hot Purple Energy, Desert Water Agency, Palm Springs Disposal, Inland Empire Health Plan, RAP Foundation, Armtec, Sun Community Federal Credit Union, PSPOA, James Beck, and so many others.

Also, a big thank you to the media sponsors: KESQ News Channel 3, The CW and Telemundo, The Desert Sun, Alpha Media, Desert Health News, Mutual Broadcasting, Desert Charities News, ESPN 103.9 FM, GED Magazine, KGAY 106.5 & 92.1 FM, Marker Broadcasting, Eagle 106.9 FM, The Joey English Show KKGX 920 AM, Mix 100.5 FM, Runner’s World, Palm Springs and Indio Post.

 

About the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation

The Desert Healthcare District is a local government agency formed in 1948. Its mission is to achieve optimal health at all stages of life for all District residents. The District includes more than 400,000 residents and encompasses the entire Coachella Valley. The District and Desert Healthcare Foundation, together, are one of the largest funders in the valley. These funds are used to assist residents — especially the underserved — in accessing vitally needed resources, such as primary and behavioral healthcare. Learn more.