Runners Competed in Palo Alto Moonlight Run
The annual community event drew hundreds of participants for races through the Baylands.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Running
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More than 800 runners participated in the Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run and Walk on September 25, 2026. The event featured both 10K and 5K running races alongside a dog-friendly 5K walk.
Why it matters
The annual event serves as a community fundraiser designed to support local nonprofits. It encourages fitness while fostering local engagement through shared outdoor activity.
The event saw 800 participants registered for the 10K and 5K races, excluding the hundreds who joined the dog-friendly 5K walk. Exact timing records for the podium finishers remain unreleased.
The players
Kaeden Brinkman
He was the first-place winner of the 10K race.
Juan Zarate Ornelas
He was the first-place winner of the 5K race.
Camille Moore
She placed second in the 5K race and was a top female finisher.
Josh Hannan
He placed third in the 5K race.
The details
Kaeden Brinkman finished first in the 10K race, followed by Ryan Quenemoen and Yotam Rachman. Juan Zarate Ornelas secured the win in the 5K, with Camille Moore and Josh Hannan taking second and third place respectively.
Timeline
The Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run and Walk took place on September 25, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This event highlights the shift toward community-centered fitness gatherings that prioritize local philanthropic impact over competitive professional circuits. It reinforces the role of municipal races in the broader regional sports calendar.
Participants and local residents should note that the event successfully utilized the Baylands trails for high-volume pedestrian traffic. The fundraiser's results will dictate the scope of financial support available to the participating nonprofits in the coming year.
The takeaway
Engaging in local fun runs can be an effective way to support regional causes while maintaining physical fitness. Residents looking to participate in future years should monitor local event calendars for early registration deadlines.
Further reading
For more information on community racing events, visit our section on Running.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Palo Alto Online.
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