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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 Cruz 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

East Cliff drive! This stretch belongs to marathoners and half marathoners alike: bluff-top miles past some of the most ...
10/16/2026

East Cliff drive! This stretch belongs to marathoners and half marathoners alike: bluff-top miles past some of the most famous surf breaks on the West Coast. Pleasure Point. The Hook. Locals paddling out while you're running in. Crashing breaks and salty air carry you all the way to Capitola Village.

It's the most Santa Cruz stretch of the course, and in our inaugural year, you're the first to run it on race day.

10 days to go! Who is getting excited for the start line? ⚡️
10/15/2026

10 days to go! Who is getting excited for the start line? ⚡️

10/14/2026

How did race day sneak up to us so quickly…

Comment below how tapering is going 👀

Somebody's dressing up for race day. Keep an eye out at this year's Santa Cruz Marathon for the Ecto-R1.Stop by and exp...
10/14/2026

Somebody's dressing up for race day. Keep an eye out at this year's Santa Cruz Marathon for the Ecto-R1.

Stop by and explore Halloween mode. Expect eerie lights, spooky sounds and more than a few secret tricks.

Then enter to win a weekend with a Rivian R1 plus two nights at any AutoCamp location. Your dates, your destination, no ghosts invited. Enter via link in bio (Sweepstakes ends on 11/1)

A marathon is such an accomplishment no matter the pace! We are all in this together. So close to the start line. Commen...
10/13/2026

A marathon is such an accomplishment no matter the pace! We are all in this together.

So close to the start line. Comment your pace to lock it in! ⚡️👇

Half marathoners turn back. Marathoners keep going. 🌊Past West Cliff, the course heads north into Wilder Ranch State Par...
10/09/2026

Half marathoners turn back. Marathoners keep going. 🌊

Past West Cliff, the course heads north into Wilder Ranch State Park. Rugged bluffs. Ocean on your left. Nothing but trail, wind, and whatever you've got left in your legs.

This stretch is reserved for the 26.2 crew. Year one. First ones ever to earn it.

If you missed out on 2026, our waitlist is open! Link in bio.

When most people are hitting snooze, you will be lining up at the inaugural start line! ⚡️⚡️
10/07/2026

When most people are hitting snooze, you will be lining up at the inaugural start line! ⚡️⚡️

And just like that, all three distances are sold out for 2026! Thanks to all the runners who secured their bibs for our ...
10/05/2026

And just like that, all three distances are sold out for 2026!

Thanks to all the runners who secured their bibs for our inaugural year. Year 1 is gonna be epic! ⚡️

If you missed your chance, join our waitlist for 2027!

Your 5K course is here! Take a look to familiarize yourself with the inaugural year course.Missed out on 2026. The 2027 ...
09/28/2026

Your 5K course is here! Take a look to familiarize yourself with the inaugural year course.

Missed out on 2026. The 2027 waitlist is now open!

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