Howlin' Moon 2026 is a running race on October 24, 2026 in San Francisco, CA, with entry fees from $18 to $34.56.
CLAIRE LILIENTHAL SCHOOL
ANNUAL 5K • 2K • 1K FUN RUN
Saturday Oct 24 • Little Marina Green • San Francisco
The Howlin’ Moon is one of Claire Lilienthal’s favorite traditions—a morning when students, families, teachers, friends, and neighbors come together to run, walk, cheer, and celebrate our school community.
Whether you’re racing for a medal, jogging alongside your child, or joining the 1K just for fun, there’s a race for everyone.
Come for the run and stay for the fun! We’ll kick off the morning with a group warm-up, music, festivites and finish with snacks, celebrations, and our Howlin’ Moon awards ceremony.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:30 AM • Check-in opens
9:30 AM • Group warm-up
10:00 AM • Races begin
11:15 AM-ish • Awards ceremony
CHOOSE YOUR RACE
🏃 1K FUN RUN • ALL AGES
Run, walk, skip, or stroll! The untimed 1K is all about getting outside, moving, and having fun together.
Open to all ages
Untimed and noncompetitive
Every finisher is celebrated!
🎖️ 2K TIMED RACE • STUDENTS K–8
Ready for a little friendly competition? The timed 2K gives Claire Lilienthal students the chance to race against their grade-level peers.Open to students in grades K–8
Medals awarded by grade
Parents and caregivers are welcome to run alongside their child but are not eligible for awards
🏅 5K TIMED RACE • ALL AGES
Take on the full 5K! Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply looking for a beautiful run along the waterfront, this race is open to runners of all ages.
Open to students and adults
Student medals awarded by grade
Adult medals awarded by age group
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YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
🌙 Entry into the race of your choice
👕 A limited-edition Howlin’ Moon T-shirt featuring artwork by Claire Lilienthal student and contest winner
🎗️ A participation ribbon for every runner
🏅 A chance to earn a medal for top finishers in the timed 2K and 5K races
Most importantly, your registration means being part of a Claire Lilienthal tradition that brings our community together for a morning of school spirit, movement, friendly competition, and fun.
READY TO RUN?
Register today and join us at Little Marina Green for the Howlin’ Moon! 🌙🏃
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Francisco Dwtn, 3 mi from the venue.
Population
836,321
as of 2023
City Elevation
43 ft
Nearest Airport
SFO
San Francisco International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Howlin' Moon 2026
Oct 24, 2026