Moonlight Beach Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Moonlight Beach Half Marathon & 10k takes place at Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas, CA on March 15, 2026. The event is presented by Excelerace and is held near the Pacific Ocean on an Encinitas course. Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
The event includes a green-themed St. Patrick’s Day atmosphere and a costume contest.
Logistics, prizes and fees
Packet pick-up is at Road Runner Sports in Carlsbad on March 13 and March 14. A shuttle will provide pick-up and drop-off between a staging location near San Dieguito Academy and a drop-off point at US Bank in Encinitas. Race day includes awards and a costume contest with prize money for winners.
Prize amounts listed include $300, $200 and $100 for the costume contest and the half marathon top finishers by gender. New age-bracket winners in the half and 10k receive free entry to the following year. Proceeds benefit VANC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting veterans and their families. Registration fees shown in the event details are $94.15 for the 10k and $148.65 for the half marathon; these prices are described as inclusive of mandatory charges. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.