Santa Cruz Marathon
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Santa Cruz Marathon, Oct 25, 2026
The Santa Cruz Marathon is an inaugural road and trail running event on Oct 25, 2026 in Santa Cruz, California. The event offers three distances and includes coastal, town and park sections along its route.
Distances:
- Marathon (sold out; waitlist open)
- Half marathon (price listed $143)
- 5K (price listed $88)
The main course begins along the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, continues south through seaside streets and Capitola Village, and returns toward Santa Cruz for a beachside finish. Marathon participants continue north onto the trails and bluffs of Wilder Ranch State Park, where the route includes rugged coastal trails and ocean views.
The event highlights a scenic and varied coastal route with landmarks such as the Boardwalk, Capitola Village and Wilder Ranch. Organizers present an inaugural 2026 medal and a performance race tee associated with the event. Materials describe local elements including surf culture, redwoods, monarchs and more than 100 years of area history. The race weekend details are listed as coming soon and several sponsors are associated with the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
