37th Annual Moonlight Run & Walk
The medal and t-shirt pick-up station is now closed. Please email moonlightrun@paweekly.com to schedule an appointment to pick up your items.
Friday, Sept. 17, 2021
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Walk Closed
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Untimed event. Youth ages 6-17 are discounted by $10 at check-out; children under 6 are free with parent registration. Long-sleeve Moonlight Run shirt (while supplies last) included with each paid registration.
- Online registration closed
5K Run Closed
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Timed event. Youth ages 6-17 are discounted by $10 at check-out; children under 6 are free with parent registration. Long-sleeve Moonlight Run shirt (while supplies last) included with each paid registration.
- Online registration closed
10K Run Closed
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Timed event. Youth ages 6-17 are discounted by $10 at check-out; children under 6 are free with parent registration. Long-sleeve Moonlight Run shirt (while supplies last) included with each paid registration.
- Online registration closed
Half Marathon Closed
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Timed event. For their safety, runners in the half marathon who reach mile post 9.5 later than 9:30 will be diverted to a shorter route back to the finish. Long-sleeve Moonlight Run shirt (while supplies last) included with each registration.
- Online registration closed
Virtual Walk & Run [Aug 4–Sept 17] Closed
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This event is NOT in person. The Virtual Walk & Run is for participants who do not want to attend the September 17 event in person. Register here to walk or run the 5K, 10K or half marathon on your own in your community. Youth ages 6-17 are discounted by $10 at check-out. A long-sleeve Moonlight Run shirt is included with each paid registration and may be picked up after Sep 20. Find more details in the sidebar link titled "Virtual Race."
- Online registration closed
Run and Walk Logistics
Start Times
5:30 p.m — Venue, sponsor booths and registration open
7:00 p.m. — 5K Walk
7:30 p.m. — Half Marathon
8:15 p.m. — 5K Run
8:25 p.m. — 10K Run
Water Stops
5K — at mid-point
10K — at miles 2 and 4.5
Half Marathon — at miles 2, 4.5, 7 and 9.5
Course Maps
Results
Race results will be available on computer monitors at the Baylands Athletic Center beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m. and posted online at PaloAltoOnline.com shortly after.
Medals for first-, second- and third-place finishers in each division will be handed out on race night after all races have finished, or arrangements may be made to pick them up at the Palo Alto Weekly office after Sept. 20 by emailing moonlightrun@paweekly.com.
Virtual Option Available
This year's Moonlight Run will be offered in person and virtually! For more details on the virtual option, click the link in the sidebar named "Virtual Race."
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Participants must wear masks while in any line (check-in, registration, bag-check) and are encouraged to wear masks as groups form at the start of each event. Masks are recommended at all times other than during the events or when eating/drinking. Participants will be asked to spread out at the start of each event. We appreciate your efforts to make this event both safe and fun for everyone!
General Information
Moonlight Run Shirts
Each registration includes a free long-sleeve Moonlight Run shirt (while supplies last) and race bib, both of which can be picked up at check-in on the day of the event.
Safety Protocol
Headlamps are highly recommended for all runs.
Parking and Logistics
Race check-in, sponsor and race headquarter booths, first aid and food/water are on the infield of the Baylands Athletic Center, located at the end of Geng Rd.
We recommend arriving at least an hour before your event. Police and volunteers will direct you to parking in nearby business lots off Embarcadero Rd. and E. Bayshore Rd. Please do not park in the Stanford Eye Clinic lot.
Limited checking of small personal bags & backpacks is available.
Dogs are permitted on the 5K walk but not on the runs. No retractable leashes. Bring your own clean-up bag. Jogging strollers are welcome on the 5k walk or at the back of the runs.
No refunds. Transfers okay.
Where your registration fees go
All proceeds from the Moonlight Run go directly to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund, which raises money to support non-profits serving families and children in the Palo Alto area.
This year, perhaps more than ever, your registration fees and fundraising efforts will be critical in helping us answer the needs of the ~50 local organizations that request grant money from the Holiday Fund.
The nonprofits use these grants, which generally range from $5,000 to $20,000, to pair low-income students with Stanford mentors, provide grief support to children and adults in their native language, offer legal assistance to struggling East Palo Alto renters, feed local seniors daily healthy meals, and so much more.
Help us say yes to their calls for support. Register today.
View previous grants and recipients below.
Learn more about them here.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Nicole Berry
- Phone
- +1 650-223-6576
- Website
- Visit website
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