Moonlight Beach 10K

Encinitas, CA, USA · March 14, 2027·
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Race Day Weather

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66° high
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Comfortable temps, warming through the race

Mild 54°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 66°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Race Info

The 10K starts and finishes at Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas on the Sunday of race weekend. It runs on the Pacific coast out-and-back course shared with the half marathon, with ocean and lagoon views along the way. The terrain is flat.

Race weekend

Sunday, March 14
7:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
8:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)
8:00 AM6K (3.7 mi)
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FAQ

When is the 2027 Moonlight Beach 10K?

The 2027 Moonlight Beach 10K will be held on Sunday March 14, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Moonlight Beach 10K?

The time limit for the Moonlight Beach 10K is 4 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Moonlight Beach 10K?

The forecast calls for a high of 66°F and a low of 51°F with a 8% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 10K race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 5 years of data
Avg Temp
55°F
L:53° H:56°
RunScore
9
Conditions
Rain Freq
20%
1 of 5 yrs
Wind2mph
Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
cloudy
56°/57°-
8
2025
clear-day
48°/54°-
10
2024
clear-day
50°/53°-
9
2023
cloudy
58°/60°-
8
2022
cloudy
54°/55°Light
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