The Dark Desert Highway 5K/10K! Join us for a run where the rhythm of the road meets the melody of adventure with a touch of rock 'n' roll! So lace up those shoes, crank up the volume, and run to the soundtrack of freedom! Sign up for the Dark Desert Highway 5K/10K, complete it anytime and anywhere, and help give back to a great cause! Every entry gets you a custom high-quality shirt that is sure to be your new favorite, a cool finisher medal, along with a donation to Stand Up To Cancer in order to help SU2C get one step closer to its mission of making everyone diagnosed with cancer a survivor! Welcome to the Dark Desert Highway...where every step is in tune, and the music plays on! TO JOIN: Register for the Dark Desert Highway 5K/10K before June 30, 2026. Complete a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) at your convenience any time anywhere (no deadline)! Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing on social media! #DarkDesertHighway #IRun4Movement
Hotels Near This Race
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Anywhere, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
