The Santa Cruz Mile

The Santa Cruz Mile 🌊 A one-mile race through downtown Santa Cruz.

Run fast, have fun, join the community!

🗓️March 15, 2026

📌Registration is now OPEN!
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Our race directors Tim and Rich presenting a check for $2,350 from The Santa Cruz Mile to Teen Kitchen Project alongside...
03/30/2026

Our race directors Tim and Rich presenting a check for $2,350 from The Santa Cruz Mile to Teen Kitchen Project alongside Founder and Executive Director Angela Farley.

Grateful to support their mission and the impact they continue to make in our community.

The Santa Cruz Mile was an amazing day of fast feet, big smiles, and community energy! From first timers to seasoned run...
03/25/2026

The Santa Cruz Mile was an amazing day of fast feet, big smiles, and community energy! From first timers to seasoned runners, everyone brought their best.

It was truly a day of unforgettable moments. More race day media coming soon! ⚡️

The Santa Cruz Mile brought fast times and big smiles! Congrats to our Top 3 Men and Women: Men: 🥇 Garrett Macquiddy - 4...
03/25/2026

The Santa Cruz Mile brought fast times and big smiles! Congrats to our Top 3 Men and Women:

Men:
🥇 Garrett Macquiddy - 4:13

🥈 Emmett Reynier - 4:18

🥉 Joshua Sealand - 4:19

Women:
🥇 Claire Yerby - 4:45

🥈 JJ Escalera 5:04

🥉 Mari Friedman 5:09

Masters in the 40s-70s put in amazing runs too! 💪 Thanks to everyone who ran and cheered at the inaugural Santa Cruz Mile. Who’s ready for next year? 👀

It’s race day! A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners for supporting the inaugural Santa Cruz Mile. Yo...
03/15/2026

It’s race day! A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners for supporting the inaugural Santa Cruz Mile. Your support helped bring this event to life and made this first year so special for our community.

We couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌💙

Bib packet pickup is today! 🏃‍♂️Stop by Santa Cruz Running Company TODAY to grab your race bib before race day.Saturday,...
03/14/2026

Bib packet pickup is today! 🏃‍♂️

Stop by Santa Cruz Running Company TODAY to grab your race bib before race day.

Saturday, March 14
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Avoid the race-morning rush and get ready for the Santa Cruz Mile tomorrow!

See you there!

Cash prizes are on the line! 💵Big thanks to the Santa Cruz Track Club for supporting our runners at The Santa Cruz Mile....
03/13/2026

Cash prizes are on the line! 💵

Big thanks to the Santa Cruz Track Club for supporting our runners at The Santa Cruz Mile.

Register TODAY before prices increase!
Link in bio 🏃‍♂️

Don’t forget to register for The Santa Cruz Mile by tomorrow before prices go up! ⚡️ See you Sunday morning on the cours...
03/13/2026

Don’t forget to register for The Santa Cruz Mile by tomorrow before prices go up! ⚡️ See you Sunday morning on the course.

Pricing for late registration begins March 14!

Race day is almost here! 🏁Here’s a quick guide to help you feel prepared for The Santa Cruz Mile.Save this post for race...
03/06/2026

Race day is almost here! 🏁
Here’s a quick guide to help you feel prepared for The Santa Cruz Mile.

Save this post for race morning and drop any questions in the comments. We’re happy to help!

Your race bib also unlocks exclusive local discounts and access to the Nike Post Race Experience after the race. (More details coming soon)

See you on the start line in Santa Cruz 🌊

The official race tee is here! ⚡️Every participant at The Santa Cruz Mile will receive this exclusive Nike Dri Fit shirt...
03/06/2026

The official race tee is here! ⚡️

Every participant at The Santa Cruz Mile will receive this exclusive Nike Dri Fit shirt with their registration. Lightweight, breathable, and perfect for race day and beyond.

Join us in the heart of Santa Cruz for a high energy mile that brings together runners of all levels and the local community.

If you’ve been on the fence about signing up, it’s not too late. Race day is March 15 and we’d love to have you be part of it!

Register through the link in our bio.

Your Santa Cruz Mile race bib gets you more than just the race 👟⚡️Participants receive exclusive discounts from local Sa...
03/05/2026

Your Santa Cruz Mile race bib gets you more than just the race 👟⚡️

Participants receive exclusive discounts from local Santa Cruz businesses, so you can shop local and enjoy the community that makes this race so special.

Your registration also includes:
• A Nike Dri Fit race shirt (reveal coming soon 👀)
• Access to the Nike Post Race Experience, featuring Yoga on the Block and tabling from local vendors

Come run the mile, celebrate after, and support local!

March 15, 2026 | Downtown Santa Cruz, CA

Have questions about the discounts or race day perks? Drop them in the comments below or send us a DM.

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