Go Wild Santa Cruz 4 Hr
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Go Wild! Santa Cruz 2 Hour, 4 Hour
Go Wild! Santa Cruz is a map-based trail and wilderness scramble held at Buckeye Picnic Area, Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz, CA on Nov 14, 2026. Teams of one to five people navigate a custom map to find checkpoints placed on trails and in open wild areas, including redwood and mixed forest and meadow sections.
Two course durations are offered:
- 2 hour scramble course
- 4 hour scramble course
The custom map is at 1:12500 scale with 5 meter elevation contours. Courses include up to 20 numbered checkpoints; each checkpoint has a colored stand with a blue timing station on top. Participants use a timing chip to record visits; timing chips are available to borrow, and compatible SportIdent ePunch chips may be used. Each checkpoint carries a different point value based on distance and difficulty. Returning after the allotted time incurs a small penalty per minute.
Competitions are divided by gender (Women, Men, Mixed) and by age (Junior, Open, Masters with average age 40+, and Family). The event proceeds rain or shine; recommended gear includes closed-toed shoes with grippy tread, hats, and sunblock. The event is part of the 2026 Nav-X season series. Location GPS: 36.982567, -122.037473. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
