WE’LL BE BACK IN ’27

The 2026 Palms to Pines Air Race is officially in the books!

From Santa Monica to Madras, our racers covered the route, challenged themselves, made new memories, and once again proved what makes this race so special: the people, the airplanes, and the aviation community that brings them all together.

Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Palms to Pines Air Race possible.

A very special thank you to our host airports and aviation partners:

Santa Monica Airport Operations Team

Atlantic Aviation

Proteus Flight School

Sling Pilot Academy

Santa Monica Airport Air Traffic Control Tower
Modesto Airport
Red Bluff Airport
Butte Valley Airport
Madras Airport
Erickson Aircraft Collection
Central Oregon 99s
San Joaquin Valley 99s
LAPILOTGIRL
Fullerton 99s
New Moon Aviation
Mount Shasta 99s
Rio Colorado 99s
Crater Lake Flyers 99s
Santa Monica Flyers

We are incredibly grateful to the airport staff, FBOs, air traffic controllers, volunteers, spotters, timers, organizers, sponsors, supporters, and everyone behind the scenes who gave their time, expertise, hospitality, and enthusiasm to the race.

And, of course, thank you to all of our 2026 racers and their crews for bringing the Palms to Pines Air Race to life. Without you, there is no race.

Thank you for supporting the pilots, supporting the race, and supporting general aviation.