2025 Finisher Photos can be found here. Thanks for a great race!
Flat, fast out and back courses that begin & end at the back entrance of Natural Bridges State Park. Run through the state park and then out to West Cliff for some spectacular ocean views!
10k, 5k, and kids 1k all offered.
Signature Santa Cruz Track Club finisher socks for all 5k and 10k finishers.
Prizes for top three overall.
Bib pickup at Santa Cruz Running Company (1664 Soquel Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95065) Friday, 11/21 from 2:00-5:30pm. We strongly encourage you to stop by so you don't have to wait in line race day morning.
10% off at Santa Cruz Running Company at packet pickup.
Race day registration is available starting at 7:00 on race day morning. Race headquarters will be at the intersection of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Ave.
All race bib pickup is also at 7:00am race day morning—looking forward to seeing you there!
RUN UNDER THE REDWOODS FOR A 5K, 10K OR HALF MARATHON!
Come join us in the beautiful redwood groves of the Santa Cruz Mountains! Tucked away just outside Silicon Valley, Sanborn County Park features miles of single-track trails dappled with filtered light through lush canopy.
Half Marathon and 10K runners will ascend to peaks offering spectacular views and all distances will include breathtaking single track trails.
While experienced runners will enjoy the challenge and exploration of new territory, those new to the trails will also discover a whole new world of running where it is perfectly normal (and highly recommended!) to walk the hills and save your energy for the flat and downhill sections.
Race Start Times
The half marathon will start at 8:30 am, the 10K at 8:45 am and the 5K at 9:00 am. There will also be a "Hiker Division" start (for half marathon participants planning to take more than 3.5 hours) at 7:30 am.
Walkers/hikers and runners of all levels are welcome!