Santa Cruz Marathon

Distances

What to expect

What makes this race distinct — for training and race day.

The Santa Cruz Marathon delivers a route as bold as the city itself. Starting along the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, runners will take south through seaside streets and Capitola Village, before turning back toward Santa Cruz for a beachside finish. Marathoners push further north, taking on the rugged trails and sweeping ocean vistas of Wilder Ranch State Park.

• Catering & aid stations

  Expect a professionally marked course, premium hydration points, and on-route support that keeps you moving strong. At the finish, you’ll earn your medal, enjoy curated refreshments, and soak up the energy of a community that shows up.

• Pacers

  Race Day Packet Pick-Up on Sunday is available for all distances for a fee. If you did not purchase at the time of registration, log into your Let's Do This Account: Manage your booking here then enter your booking reference. From your dashboard, click 'Manage' next to your name. Under 'Make Changes,' click 'Purchase or view add-ons' to add Race Extras to your registration.

• Bib by mail

  Yes

• Results

  Online results service

• Timing

  Chip timing

• Help desk

  On-site with late registration

• Shirt

  Included with entry

• Photos

  Yes

• Certificate

  Finisher certificate

• Goodie bag

  With partner products

• Music

  Live music / DJ along the course

• Parking

  Participant parking

• Shuttle

  Transfer to start / finish

• Showers

  At the finish area

• Changing

  Changing tents at the start

• Toilets

  At start, finish and along the course

• Pasta party

  Pre-race carbo load

• Expo

  Runner’s expo / fair

• Massage

  Yes

• Livestream

  Yes

• Event app

  Yes

• Insurance

  Participant insurance included

• Charity

  Donation included in entry

• Training

  Training plan / prep

• Kids care

  At start / finish

• Finisher gift

  At the finish

• Age groups

  Age-group ranking

• Accessibility

  Wheelchair / handbike

What does it cost?

Stay & get to the start