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☀️ Join R&T on an unforgettable adventure through SoCal! 🌵

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NEW for 2027!

PALM CANYON RUN | FEBRUARY 23-26, 2027

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Road and Track Experiences. Palm Canyon Run. Feb 23-26, 2027, register today and save $500

Drive SoCal’s Oasis in the Desert with Road & Track

For four days, rally through Southern California’s Coachella Valley, High Desert, and Inland Empire regions—from Palm Springs’ Mid-Century Modern streets and Joshua Tree’s sprawling yucca-lined roads to Temecula’s lush vineyards—all curated by Road & Track editors.

Throughout our journey, we'll make auto-centric pit stops, including a day of track driving. Downshift with relaxing stays at luxurious resorts including Parker Palm Springs, RESET Hotel Joshua Tree, and South Coast Winery Resort in Temecula. Plus, savor upscale culinary experiences featuring locally-sourced ingredients and inspired cocktail pairings.

This isn’t a mirage. Palm Canyon Run is the real deal, designed for the ultimate enthusiast. Come along for the ride for four unforgettable days of adventure. Spots are limited.

Apply for Palm Canyon Run today and SAVE $500 on registration.

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Early bird pricing offer expires July 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE*:

TUES, FEB 23
Welcome to the Palm Canyon Run!

Welcome breakfast and registration at a state-of-the-art racetrack.
Engage in high-octane track activities including lead-follow lapping, an autocross challenge, and hot lap ride-alongs.
Check into RESET Hotel located just outside Joshua Tree National Park.
Enjoy our first group dinner.

Hotel pool with chairs surrounding it and palm trees in background

WED, FEB 24

Fuel up with breakfast at RESET Hotel.
Depart on a group drive, heading west towards Palm Springs.
Break for lunch along our route.
Check in at the Parker Palm Springs, a luxurious 13-acre desert resort.
Relax before gathering for cocktails and dinner.
Rest up in preparation for the following day.

THURS, FEB 25

Enjoy breakfast at Parker Palm Springs and gear up for a day of gorgeous drives toward Temecula, SoCal’s wine country.
Check into South Coast Winery Resort & Spa in Temecula.
Sip and savor the region’s local-flavor with wine tasting at the hotel’s on-site winery.
Meet for our final group dinner, plus the Palm Canyon Run award ceremony.

FRI, FEB 26

After breakfast, depart for our final group drive of the rally toward Orange County.
Enjoy lunch in the dazzling Newport Beach.
Listen to closing remarks from Road & Track editors and say farewell to your new friends.

*Itinerary subject to change.

What's included:

Four days packed with scenic group drives curated and led by Road & Track editors.

Private entry to a state-of-the-art track for a day of lead-follow, time attack challenges, and ride-alongs with instructors and Road & Track editors.