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Distance: 22.8 km from Boulder CreekSat, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Hello Riders,
Thank you for registering for the 2026 Pescadero Coastal Classic Road Race. We are working hard to bring you a great racing experience. The venue and course are fantastic, and we have some great prizes for the winners. This year's race is the NCNCA District Championship for M P12, W P123, all masters, and all U23 riders! See bottom of these notes for details.
Useful links: Race flyer, Alto Velo race website.
Where: Reg/start at Pescadero High School, 350 Butano Cut-Off, Pescadero CA 94060. Take Pescadero Rd inland from Hwy 1 about 3 miles; turn right onto Cloverdale, then left onto Butano Cut-Off. Registration opens at 7:00am and closes 15 minutes before each race start. Parking marshals will help you.
Course: A spectacular and hilly 28-mile loop through coastal dunes and redwood groves consisting of Stage Rd, Hwy 84 and Pescadero Rd. The race starts with a ~2 mile moto-enforced neutral zone from Pescadero High School until the right turn on Stage Rd. Use caution on the steep and twisty descents. Neutral Feed Zone is located after right turn onto Pescadero Rd from Hwy 84. Every racer's final lap will not be a full lap; the finish line is at the top of Haskins Hill on Pescadero Creek Road. Center Line Rule in force.
Info: Contact race promoter Bernardo Tapia at [email protected].
Prizes: $$$ plus merchandise, paid places to top 3-5 in all categories (merchandise only for men novice). Podium awards presented at the registration area after the race.
Entries: Online registration available on bikereg until Wednesday July 8 at 11:59pm PST. Fee includes $5.99 USAC and $3 NCNCA insurance surcharges. There will be an additional online registration surcharge. $15 extra for the convenience of race day registration. No refunds. Thank you for supporting the Alto Velo Racing Team!
Rules: This is a USAC-insured event held under USAC event permit. USAC license required. One-day licenses may be purchased on BikeReg for $15 (Novice only). Be respectful and courteous to the locals at all times; we are guests in their neighborhood. Follow the rules of the road while warming up. Cars are NOT allowed at the finish line or along Stage Rd. If you are supporting a rider, DO NOT drive to the finish line (your rider will be subject to disqualification). If driving back to the start area from the course, use Hwys 84 and 1 opposite the direction of the race to minimize traffic interruptions for racers.
NCNCA District Championship: To be eligible for the championship title, the rider needs to hold an annual license and reside in the NCNCA district.
U23 District Championship: Riders must be born on or after 01/01/03 to be eligible.
Masters District Championship: Age is based on your racing age on your USAC license.
Thank you for coming, and have a great race.
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Distance: 15.4 km from Boulder CreekSat, Jul 11, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Run through 300 foot tall, 1500 year-old Coastal Redwoods, lush stream canyons, open meadows, pine and oak forests, and high dry chaparral-covered ridges. The Half Marathon, 30K, Marathon, and 50K events cross the San Lorenzo River (shown above) multiple times!
(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)
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Distance: 25 km from Boulder CreekMon, Aug 03, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Bay Area Running Camp
2026 Summer Trails / XC Session
Next year begins here!
The Bay Area Running Camp is BACK with a full week, FIVE day summer day camp session,
Monday - Friday, August 3-7 (8:30am-12pm).
Kick start your fall competitive season with some running on beautiful Portola Valley trails, along with tips and skills to help prepare you for the 2026-27 competitive year, and the chance to hear from college and post-collegiate runners and coaches on their experiences.
Our goal is to equip 6th-12th graders with information and inspiration to help you take ownership over your running journey. Space is limited, so sign up today.
Thank you to HOKA for again serving as our official apparel partner in 2026!
Financial assistance available. We hope to see you at camp in August!
REGISTER NOW for EARLY BIRD PRICING!
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Distance: 21.7 km from Boulder CreekSun, Aug 09, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Come play at of one of the most fun and scenic events on the west coast. This race has a sprint and international (Olympic) distance triathlon, with relays, aquathalon and aquabike categories for both races. Clydesdale and Athena triathlon categories are available.
There is a special, non-competitive Family & Friends wave for people who are new to triathlon or just want to race with family and friends regardless of age or gender.
Special youth pricing is available for youth 12-17 and seniors 70+ for all individual distances. Contact us for a discount for an all youth/senior relay team.
Triathlon club disounts available. If your Tri Club does not have a code, have a club officer contact us.
Sheltered swim and flat bike and run course make this a perfect place for your first race or a PR. Voted one of the best late season triathlons in the country. The bike ride is a totally closed course and both the bike and run courses follow the coastline to create one of the most scenic races around! (Pending approval of the 2025 bike course)
Stick around and play for a day at the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or visit the Surfer Museum or National Marine Sanctuary Center.
Participants will receive a finisher medal and custom t-shirt as part of their registration, plus a post race lunch and awards.