Half Moon Bay Beach Safety Run
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM PDT
- Location Half Moon Bay, California
- Price Free - $48.70
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Half Moon Bay Beach Safety Run on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the stunning Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo. This exciting event features a variety of race distances, including a scenic 2 Mile, a challenging 5K (3.1 miles), and a thrilling 10K (6.2 miles), all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific coastline. Runners will enjoy panoramic views of the ocean and the charming docks filled with colorful fishing boats, all while feeling the refreshing sea breeze.
The morning will also include a delightful noncompetitive Kids Fun Run (1/4 Mile) for children aged 10 and under, making it a perfect family outing! This event not only promotes fitness and fun but also supports a vital cause. Proceeds will benefit the Arunay Foundation, which is dedicated to raising awareness about beach safety and preventing coastal drownings. With your participation, we can make our beaches safer and ensure that every visit ends with joy rather than tragedy. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of community, adventure, and safety!
The morning will also include a delightful noncompetitive Kids Fun Run (1/4 Mile) for children aged 10 and under, making it a perfect family outing! This event not only promotes fitness and fun but also supports a vital cause. Proceeds will benefit the Arunay Foundation, which is dedicated to raising awareness about beach safety and preventing coastal drownings. With your participation, we can make our beaches safer and ensure that every visit ends with joy rather than tragedy. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of community, adventure, and safety!
Organiser's Description
The Half Moon Bay Beach Safety Run will take place on Saturday, September 19 at the Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, located at 1 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.
This destination event will host 2 Mile, 5K (3.1 mile) and 10K (6.2 mile) courses that will showcase the beautiful Pacific coastline of Half Moon Bay, Pillar Point Harbor and its docks of colorful fishing boats, ever-present ocean views from the Pillar Point Marsh Trail, and of course the refreshing salty sea breeze. A noncompetitive Kids Fun Run (1/4 Mile) for ages 10 and under will conclude the morning.
2025 RACE RESULTS: Link here [https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&RId=6154]
The event is organized by and a benefit for the Arunay Foundation, who is committed to reducing beach accidents and coastal drownings by raising awareness and educating people about sneaker waves, rip currents, and other hazardous beach conditions. Their goal is to equip our beaches with Life Rings and keep our communities informed about unsafe weather conditions. Learn more about their mission and projects: Click here [https://www.arunayfoundation.org].
As a community, we cannot make a difference without your support and help. Together, we can raise awareness and make our beaches safer. All proceeds from this event will be used by the Arunay Foundation to support their programs that improve beach safety.
The Arunay Foundation [https://www.arunayfoundation.org/] was created to transform grief into purposeraising awareness about the very real dangers of sneaker waves and educating others on beach and ocean safety. Most beachgoers are unaware that sneaker waves on the West Coast claim more lives annually than all other weather-related hazards combined.
The rugged coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington, though breathtakingly beautiful, can be perilous. Arunay's parents didnt know the riskswhat sneaker waves were, how to recognize hazardous conditions, or what life-saving actions to take. They believe that with the right awareness and resources, such losses can be prevented.
Guided by Arunays light, their mission is to ensure that a day at the beach always ends with laughternot loss.
The Arunay Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 87-3499812). All donations to Arunay Foundation are tax-deductible.
This destination event will host 2 Mile, 5K (3.1 mile) and 10K (6.2 mile) courses that will showcase the beautiful Pacific coastline of Half Moon Bay, Pillar Point Harbor and its docks of colorful fishing boats, ever-present ocean views from the Pillar Point Marsh Trail, and of course the refreshing salty sea breeze. A noncompetitive Kids Fun Run (1/4 Mile) for ages 10 and under will conclude the morning.
2025 RACE RESULTS: Link here [https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&RId=6154]
The event is organized by and a benefit for the Arunay Foundation, who is committed to reducing beach accidents and coastal drownings by raising awareness and educating people about sneaker waves, rip currents, and other hazardous beach conditions. Their goal is to equip our beaches with Life Rings and keep our communities informed about unsafe weather conditions. Learn more about their mission and projects: Click here [https://www.arunayfoundation.org].
As a community, we cannot make a difference without your support and help. Together, we can raise awareness and make our beaches safer. All proceeds from this event will be used by the Arunay Foundation to support their programs that improve beach safety.
The Arunay Foundation [https://www.arunayfoundation.org/] was created to transform grief into purposeraising awareness about the very real dangers of sneaker waves and educating others on beach and ocean safety. Most beachgoers are unaware that sneaker waves on the West Coast claim more lives annually than all other weather-related hazards combined.
The rugged coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington, though breathtakingly beautiful, can be perilous. Arunay's parents didnt know the riskswhat sneaker waves were, how to recognize hazardous conditions, or what life-saving actions to take. They believe that with the right awareness and resources, such losses can be prevented.
Guided by Arunays light, their mission is to ensure that a day at the beach always ends with laughternot loss.
The Arunay Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 87-3499812). All donations to Arunay Foundation are tax-deductible.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$48.70
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10K Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$48.70
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2 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$43.40
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Kids Fun Run (10 & Under, 1/4 Mile)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:45AM PDT)
$16.90
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Child in Stroller for 2M/5K/10K
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
Free
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