She.is.beautiful Santa Cruz 5k and 10k
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She.is.beautiful Santa Cruz 5k and 10k
She.is.beautiful Santa Cruz is a female-focused running event held in Santa Cruz, offering two measured road race distances. The event includes a post-race festival near the coast and works with a local nonprofit partner to raise funds for community services.
Participants can choose from the following distances:
- 5 km
- 10 km
Registration terms note that race entries are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person. All participants on course must be registered. Bib pickup is required before the event; participants may designate someone else to collect their bib. Race shirts are distributed at bib pickup and goodie bags are handed out at the finish area. A virtual-race option is available with instructions for using tracking apps or manual result submission.
The start line is located on Bay Street near Lighthouse Avenue and the finish festival is on the West Cliff coastal area. Parking options include neighborhood parking and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk main lot, where discounted parking tickets are offered. A post-race shuttle runs to the Boardwalk parking lot. Community meet-ups and group training sessions are organized in the months leading to the race, and several local run clubs are listed as training partners.
The event partners with Walnut Avenue Family and Women’s Center to support services for women, children, and families in Santa Cruz County. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
