Boardwalk Fun Run

MAR

28

2026

Join the Boardwalk Fun Run in Santa Cruz for a family friendly 1K and 5K along the iconic beach boardwalk. Runners receive a finisher medal and swag bag, plus arcade play and ride discounts for a festive seaside day.

Sat 28 Mar 2026

Santa Cruz, California

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Boardwalk Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Santa Cruz, California. The event is a family-friendly race held on and around the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The race organizer provides a finisher medal and a Boardwalk swag bag to participants. Additional event benefits include up to two hours of free-play in the Casino Arcade and a $10 discount off the gate price for a ride wristband on race day.

Events and registration

1K Kids Run - open to ages 2 to 12.
5K Run - open to ages 4 to 99.

Registration prices listed on the event page are $22.20 (including a $2.20 fee) for the 1K and $38.10 (including a $3.10 fee) for the 5K. Prices increase after January 18, 2026.

Location

The race takes place at 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States. A course map is referenced by the organizer and further event information is available through the race website and boardwalk site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run

1k Kids Run