Santa Cruz Marathon

OCT

25

2026

A coastal road and trail event in Santa Cruz on Oct 25, 2026, offering marathon, half marathon and 5K distances and a route that includes the Beach Boardwalk, Capitola Village and Wilder Ranch.

Sun 25 Oct 2026

Santa Cruz, California

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Marathon Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Santa Cruz Marathon, Oct 25, 2026

The Santa Cruz Marathon is the inaugural edition of a coastal road and trail event held in Santa Cruz, California on Oct 25, 2026. The event offers multiple distances and presents a route that links seaside streets, bluff-top trails, and historic coastal landmarks.

The course runs along the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and continues south through seaside streets and Capitola Village before returning toward a beachside finish. Marathon participants continue further north onto the rugged trails and ocean vistas of Wilder Ranch State Park. The route passes bluffs, surf spots, redwood sections, monarch habitat, and multiple historic landmarks that reflect more than 100 years of local history.

Race materials for 2026 include an exclusive inaugural medal and a performance race tee. The marathon distance is listed as sold out for 2026. Current listed pricing shows the half marathon at $143 and the 5K at $88. The event’s presentation highlights elements of Santa Cruz surf culture, local grit, and independent spirit.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.