Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Start: Oct 28, 01:00 PM
Santa Cruz Marathon
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Road runs in United States, Santa Cruz
Distances
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Oct 28, 01:00 PM
About
The Santa Cruz Marathon delivers a route as bold as the city itself — from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk through Capitola Village, north along Wilder Ranch State Park for rugged bluff-top miles, and back to a beachside finish. It’s a rollercoaster on the coast, blending land and sea, history and rebellion into one unforgettable run.
Catering & aid stations
On-course hydration and energy gels; finish-area refreshments include curated food, water, and sports drinks.
Pacers
Target pacer times are set per start wave on race day (Renntag). Pacers wear identifiable pacer bibs and are required to maintain the advertised pace; check-in with the pacing team occurs at the designated corrals on Renntag.
Results
View official resultsSurface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Santa Cruz
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan58°47°
↑ 07:21
↓ 17:15
Feb59°47°
↑ 06:58
↓ 17:48
Mar60°48°
↑ 07:19
↓ 19:16
Apr62°49°
↑ 06:34
↓ 19:43
May65°52°
↑ 06:01
↓ 20:10
Jun68°55°
↑ 05:49
↓ 20:30
Jul70°57°
↑ 06:01
↓ 20:28
Aug72°58°
↑ 06:26
↓ 20:01
Sep72°58°
↑ 06:52
↓ 19:17
Oct69°56°
↑ 07:17
↓ 18:32
Nov63°51°
↑ 06:48
↓ 16:59
Dec58°48°
↑ 07:15
↓ 16:54
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 08:11:51 PM
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