Santa Cruz Marathon

Santa Cruz Marathon Santa Cruz Marathon
Run Where Endurance Meets Attitude
Oct 25, 2026
Full Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K This isn’t just another California race. Rugged. Raw.

It’s a run on the edge. Untamed. From the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to Capitola Village, Wilder Ranch State Park, and the city’s iconic coastal bluffs - you’ll shred miles through surf spots, seaside towns, and 100+ years of California history.

🏃 Distances: Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K

🔥 Why Run:
- A dynamic, scenic coastal course (not just a straight out-and-back)
- Authentic Santa C

ruz vibe - where surf, skate, and counterculture collide
- Exclusive inaugural medal + performance race tee you’ll actually wear
- A NorCal race with soul: bold, gritty, and proudly different

This is endurance with attitude. This is Santa Cruz.

📍 Santa Cruz, CA
👉 Be part of history. Register now

One finish line. Two medal design options.Cast your vote and help choose the medal you will be chasing on race day
06/01/2026

One finish line. Two medal design options.

Cast your vote and help choose the medal you will be chasing on race day

Run the coast. Rep the community. Become a 2026 ambassado!r 🌊🏃As part of the team, you’ll score free race entry, exclus...
05/25/2026

Run the coast. Rep the community. Become a 2026 ambassado!r 🌊🏃

As part of the team, you’ll score free race entry, exclusive swag, a personalized discount code, plus VIP access & perks along the way.

If Santa Cruz feels like your kind of place, we want you on the squad.

Apply now via the link in bio.

What’s one race that just feels like it would hit different? ⁠⁠Santa Cruz might be that one.⁠⁠Link in bio to get registe...
05/22/2026

What’s one race that just feels like it would hit different? ⁠
⁠
Santa Cruz might be that one.⁠
⁠
Link in bio to get registered

Cliff edges, ocean spray, and that kind of quiet you only get mid-run 🌊
05/20/2026

Cliff edges, ocean spray, and that kind of quiet you only get mid-run 🌊

We want to hear what your next race goal is? ⁠⁠Drop it in the comments below ⬇️
05/18/2026

We want to hear what your next race goal is? ⁠
⁠
Drop it in the comments below ⬇️

The time has officially come for runners to vote for their favorite race shirt design!! Lifestyle or performance, which ...
05/14/2026

The time has officially come for runners to vote for their favorite race shirt design!!

Lifestyle or performance, which will you choose? 👀

Cast your vote today and help us decide our inaugural race shirt!

One thing about Santa Cruz… the boardwalk always finds you
05/13/2026

One thing about Santa Cruz… the boardwalk always finds you

Salt on your skin, sand in your shoes, and miles that feel a little more earned out hereWill you be joining us for our i...
05/11/2026

Salt on your skin, sand in your shoes, and miles that feel a little more earned out here

Will you be joining us for our inaugural year?

What motivates you the most? PR goals, awesome medals, or post run brunch?⁠⁠Comment your motivation below 👇
05/08/2026

What motivates you the most? PR goals, awesome medals, or post run brunch?⁠
⁠
Comment your motivation below 👇

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