Course
Starts at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and runs south on seaside streets through Capitola Village before turning back north to a beachside finish in Santa Cruz. The marathon carries on further north onto the coastal bluff trails of Wilder Ranch State Park. Rolling coastal terrain throughout, with aid stations on course.
Marathon42.2 km
Half Marathon21.1 km
5K5 km
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- ★Race daySun 25 Oct 2026
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