Moonlight Beach Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warming
Runners will face temperatures rising from 52°F at the start to 58°F by finish. With light winds from the NW at 8 mph, conditions are favorable for racing. The humidity is moderate at 60%, so pacing should remain steady without the need for early adjustments. No rain is expected, ensuring a dry race.
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Race Info
The Moonlight Beach Half Marathon starts and finishes at the Moonlight State Beach parking lot in Encinitas, California, with the half marathon field starting at 7:30 a.m. and 10K and 6K runners following at 8:00 a.m. The out-and-back course runs south along the Pacific coast toward South Cardiff State Beach before returning to Moonlight Beach on a flat route. Excelarace launched the race in March 2022 as a St. Patrick's Day weekend event, and it has run every March since, with proceeds benefiting VANC, a veteran-support nonprofit.
