Coming Friday, September 29th, 2023
A benefit event for local nonprofits supporting kids and families
As a charity event, no refunds will be made
Registration fees
5K Walk (Untimed) Closed
Online registration closed-
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.
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$40.00
Early bird pricing
Jul 7 – Jul 31 -
$45.00Aug 1 – Aug 31
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$45.00Sep 1 – Sep 27
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ClosedSep 27 – Sep 29
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$45.00
Race Night Price
Sep 29 – Sep 29 -
ClosedSep 29 – Sep 29
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5K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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.
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$40.00
Early bird pricing
Jul 7 – Jul 31 -
$45.00Aug 1 – Aug 31
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$50.00Sep 1 – Sep 27
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ClosedSep 27 – Sep 29
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$50.00
Race Night Price
Sep 29 – Sep 29 -
ClosedSep 29 – Sep 29
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10K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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.
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$40.00
Early bird pricing
Jul 7 – Jul 31 -
$45.00Aug 1 – Aug 31
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$50.00Sep 1 – Sep 27
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ClosedSep 27 – Sep 29
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$50.00
Race Night Price
Sep 29 – Sep 29 -
ClosedSep 29 – Sep 29
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Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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.
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$50.00
Early bird pricing
Jul 7 – Jul 31 -
$55.00Aug 1 – Aug 31
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$60.00Sep 1 – Sep 27
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ClosedSep 27 – Sep 29
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$60.00
Race Night Price
Sep 29 – Sep 29 -
ClosedSep 29 – Sep 29
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Virtual Walk & Run [Aug 4–Sept 29] Closed
Online registration closed-
This event is NOT in person. The Virtual Walk & Run is for participants who do not want to attend the September 29th 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 until supplies last. Find more details in the sidebar link titled "Virtual Race."
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$40.00Jul 7 – Aug 31
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$45.00Sep 1 – Sep 29
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Make an extra donation
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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
Moonlight Run Courses
View on MapMyRun.com:
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. 29th 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."
General Information
No Refunds
As a charity event, we are not able to give refunds. However, if your plans change, you may transfer your registration to a friend or family member.
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.
Food Trucks
We're excited to have The Cookout, Cousins Maine Lobster, and Luv's Brownies at this year's Moonlight Run.
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 more than 100 local organizations that request grant money from the Holiday Fund.
The nonprofits use these grants, which generally range from $5,000 to $30,000, to tutor low-income students, 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 here.
Make an additional donation to the Holiday Fund.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Betty Lee
- Phone
- +1 650-223-6580
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
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Lead Sponsor
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Corporate Sponsors
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Event Sponsors
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