8 running and fun run events in Encinitas, California
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Encinitas
8 events in Encinitas-
Sun, Feb 08, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line!
Race San Diego, LLC is bringing the ultimate Finish Line Festival with the 2026 Kook Run and this year, it’s going full Kookie Monster mode!
Join us at Moonlight Plaza for a celebration like no other, packed with live music, a Vendor Village, games, activities, and awards for both Pro and Costume Contest Kooks.
Adult Kooks can raise a glass in the Kook’s Beer Garden, with proceeds benefiting Right Hand Angels.
With 3,000–3,500 Kooks expected, the energy will be off the charts so don’t miss your chance to be part of the madness!
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Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 6:15 AMSee full details
Moonlight Beach Half Marathon
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our Fourth Annual Half Marathon at Moonlight State Beach, featuring our Shamrock Run 10k! Enjoy a festive green-themed atmosphere, fitness, and an amazing event by the Pacific Ocean. 🍀🎉🏅
What's Included:
Runner T-Shirt, Finisher Bling, Scenic Encinitas Course, Prize Money for Costume Contest, Top Finisher Prize, Prize Money for Top Finishers
🎗️ Supporting a Cause
Proceeds benefit VANC, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and their families, helping to reduce PTSD and veteran suicide.
🍀Best Costume Prize
🥇 $300 | 🥈 $200 | 🥉 $100
🏆 Top Finishers:
Half Marathon Only (Male & Female):
🥇 $300 | 🥈 $200 | 🥉 $100
🏆 NEW Age Bracket Winners (Half & 10K - 👨♂️👩♀️)
🏅 Top Finisher (18-25, then every 5 years) → 🎟️ Free Entry To Next Year
🛍️ Exclusive Shopping at Columbia at Columbia Outlet
Enjoy 50-70% off Retail at the Columbia Employe Outlet in Carlsbad!
🏆View course on Starva:
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Thu, May 07, 2026See full details
Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers invites you to attend the 33rd Annual Interfaith Community Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, in cooperation with the San Dieguito Interfaith Ministerial Association, on the National Day of Prayer.
Please RSVP & purchase tickets before Friday, May 1, 2026. RSVP to Morgan at [email protected] with guest name & affiliation.
Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am (Check-in begins at 7:00 am)
Event details and schedule
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Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
Date: Location: 10k Start Kids-K Starts
5K Start
November 26, 2026
Encinitas Sign
7:30 AM 7:40 AM 8:00 AM
Packet Pick Up
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What's Included:
Runner T-Shirt, Finisher Bling, Scenic Encinitas Course, Prize Money for Costume Contest,
🦃 Best Costume Prize
🥇 $300, 🥈 $200, 🥉 $100 (Individual & Team)
🎗️ Supporting a Cause
Proceeds benefit VANC, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and their families, helping to reduce PTSD and veteran suicide.
🛍️ Exclusive Shopping at Columbia Outlet
Enjoy up to 40% off Retail at the Columbia Employe Outlet in Carlsbad!
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Sun, Feb 14, 2027 at 7:20 AMSee full details
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR 2027!!
Kick off your Super Bowl Sunday with a 10K or 5K and race down the Coast Highway 101. Take in epic views of the Pacific Ocean and a few world-famous surf breaks.
Touted as one of the most beautiful race courses in Southern California, this out-and-back course will excite runners with its gradual downhill beginnings, challenged with some manageable uphill elements on the returns before delivering participants onto a sure-to-please final stretch through downtown Encinitas.
Running or walking the coast not enough for you? Then join our famous costume contest and win some great prizes.
Got kids that want to run? Join our Jr. Kook Run on Saturday (Feb 13) at packet pickup (open to ages 3-12)
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Can't be there on race day? Then VIRTUALLY RUN the KOOK on your own time and location of choice. Packets for the virtual option will be mailed out on race week
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Race Packet Mailouts... Can't make it to a packet pickup ir don't want the hassle of picking up your bib on race day, the Kook Run now offers Race Packet mailouts. These bibs will be mailed out 1 week in advance of the event.
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Sun, Mar 14, 2027 at 6:15 AMSee full details
Moonlight Beach Half Marathon
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our Fourth Annual Half Marathon at Moonlight State Beach, featuring our Shamrock Run 10k! Enjoy a festive green-themed atmosphere, fitness, and an amazing event by the Pacific Ocean. 🍀🎉🏅
What's Included:
Runner T-Shirt, Finisher Bling, Scenic Encinitas Course, Top Finisher Prize, Prize Money for Top Finishers
🎗️ Supporting a Cause
Proceeds benefit VANC, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and their families, helping to reduce PTSD and veteran suicide.
🏆 Top Finishers:
Half Marathon Only (Male & Female):
🥇 $300 | 🥈 $200 | 🥉 $100
🏆 NEW Age Bracket Winners (Half & 10K - 👨♂️👩♀️)
🏅 Top Finisher (18-25, then every 5 years) → 🎟️ Free Entry To Next Year
🛍️ Exclusive Shopping at Columbia at Columbia Outlet
Enjoy up to 40% off Retail at the Columbia Employe Outlet in Carlsbad!
Local Clubs & Organizations
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