Encinitas Beach Run
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Event overview
The 2025 Encinitas Beach Run is presented by Excelerace and takes place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California. The course runs on sand at low tide between Moonlight Beach and Grandview. The start is west of the large palm in front of Moonlight Beach and the route goes north, with turn-around options for the 5k and 10k distances. The event includes a Hawaiian-theme costume contest with prizes and awards for top finishers.
Distances and race details
- 5k
- 10k
- Kids 1k (10 and under)
Registration fees listed in the event information are: 5k - $61.45, 10k - $72.35, youth 10-17 - $50.55, and kids 1k (10 and under) - free. Prices are shown as inclusive of mandatory charges and fees. Included for participants are a runner T-shirt and finisher bling. The costume contest offers cash prizes ($250, $200, $100) for individual and team winners. The event notes that children 10 and under are free to participate in the kids entry. A discount code and a promotional savings offer are mentioned in the event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.