Palms to Pines Air Race 2026

Palms To Pines Air Race

August 14 - 15, 2026

Honoring tradition while supporting a new generation of women pilots

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The Palms To Pines Air Race will return on August 14, 2026

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Traditionally, the annual Palms to Pines Air Race took place each summer at the end of July or beginning of August, with teams flying from Santa Monica to central Oregon (approximately 750 statute miles).

The race ran consecutively for 40 years until 2009, making it the longest-running all-female air race. Each year, anywhere from 30-60 planes participated with teams or solo pilots from all over the western United States. After a hiatus, in 2022, the race returned, now organized by the LA99s.

Details

- The race is open to women only. Students may fly as passenger or co-pilot.

- Requirement: Primary Pilot must hold a Sport pilot certificate or higher & a minimum of 100 hours of total flight time.

It's a two-day race from California to Oregon:
Day 1: Santa Monica - Modesto (compulsory fly-by) - Red Bluff
Day 2: Red Bluff - Butte Valley (compulsory fly-by) - Madras

Details of when and where to get your airplane handicapped will be provided after registration.

To understand the handicap flight procedure in advance, racers may watch the briefing video here ▶️ Handicap Flight Procedure Video

- Entry Fee for Ninety-Nines members: $397. 
All occupants of the aircraft must be current Ninety-Nines members to qualify for the member entry fee.

- Entry Fee for non-members: $497

All entry fees must be received no later than 9pm on July 13, 2026.
Entry fee is for two people per airplane and include the banquet tickets. Entry fee must be paid prior to completing the registration forms.

- Entry fee is $95 for each extra passenger.

Guests who wish to attend the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening may purchase additional banquet tickets for $80 per person.

The closing date for entries is 9:00pm on July 13, 2026.



Race Kit

Read the entire document then complete the forms.

Rules & Regulations

Rules to live by, regulations to race by.

Info

Continuously updated document with useful info.

Pay your fee

Pay for registration, extra pax and banquet.

Registration Process

Click HERE to access the Race Kit and read the entire document carefully.
You do not need to print the Race Kit.
Instructions will be provided regarding any documents that must be printed.

Each participant must complete the applicable form in its entirety and upload all required documents.

PRIMARY PILOT REGISTRATION FORM

CO-PILOT REGISTRATION FORM

PASSENGER(S) REGISTRATION FORM

Primary Pilot must complete the AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION FORM and upload all required airplane related documents.

Click HERE to print and sign the Release of Liability.
The signed document must be emailed to Airraces@la99s.org as part of the registration process.

Click HERE to print the Certificate of Insurance.
This must be completed by your aircraft insurance provider and emailed to Airraces@la99s.org during the registration process.

Click HERE to download the Handicap Flight Document PDF.
Bring this document with you for your Handicap Flight.
After completion of the flight, email the completed document to Hfc@la99s.org.
Your Air Race registration will NOT be completed without a Handicap Flight.

Ninety-Nines members: $397 per airplane (includes Primary Pilot and Co-Pilot or Right Seat Passenger and banquet for both). 

Non Ninety-Nines members: $497 per airplane (includes Primary Pilot and Co-Pilot or Right Seat Passenger and banquet for both).

Extra passengers: $95 per person (includes banquet).

Banquet only: $80 per person.

Timeline

Palms to Pines Air Race 2026
1

1969

First Palms To Pines Air Race

2

2009

Last Palms To Pines Air Race before the hiatus

3

2022

LA 99s relaunch the Palms To Pines Air Race

4

2023

Most recent Palms To Pines Air Race                            

5

July 13, 2026

Deadline for registrations and plane handicapping 

6

Aug 13, 2026

Airplanes impounded                             

7

Aug 14-15, 2026

Race 

8

Aug 15, 2026

Awards banquet

Entry Fee for Ninety-Nines members:

$ 397 per plane
  • Includes pilot and co-pilot/right seat passenger. 
  • Includes banquet for both.

Entry Fee for non Ninety-Nines members:

$ 497 per person
  • Includes pilot and co-pilot/right seat passenger. 
  • Includes banquet for both.

Extra passenger

$ 95 per person
  • Extra passenger(s).
  • Includes banquet.

Banquet

$ 80
  • Banquet ticket only

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Proudly Supporting The Future Of Aviation For Generations To Come.

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