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Santa Cruz Marathon

  • Advertised distanceNot confirmed
  • Date
  • Past edition
  • LocationSanta Cruz, CA
  • Road
Original decorative illustration, not a photo or map of this race.Santa Cruz beach, ocean and lighthouse. Destination photo. — destination photo, not the race courseSanta Cruz · destination, not course
Photo details

Santa Cruz destination photo, not a view of this race course. Santa Cruz coast and lighthouse (2018-10-20 16:43). Photo by Don DeBold · CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Resized, display-cropped and gently color-graded.

BibWise Take

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Time limits

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First time at this distance?

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At a glance

Advertised distance
Not confirmedCategory only; measured length not implied.
Date
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Location
Santa Cruz
Measured distance
Not confirmed
Surface
Road
Entry & fees
General entry last recorded sold outGeneral entry last recorded sold out. Verification overdue.

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Date
Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Verification overdue.

Course & terrain

Surface
road
About this detail

Organizer says only marathon includes trail (2–3 miles); other distances are road.

Course map
https://www.runsantacruz.com/_files/ugd/685671_4c583181ad33483ebce17b0da685d346.pdf
About this detail

Downloaded and visually inspected: exact distance and October 25, 2026 printed on map. No numeric elevation derived.

Aid stations
Mile 1.5: water and portable restrooms.
event summary
The Santa Cruz 5K takes place October 25, 2026 at 7:15 a.m., with coastal scenery and a category welcoming runners, walkers and first-timers.

Official race details ↗

Race day

Start time
7:15 AM Pacific time
About this detail

Exact October 25, 2026 distance start. Local civil timezone inferred from the official Santa Cruz, California venue.

Start
Beach Street near Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Pickup and transport
Pickup Oct 23, 16:00–18:30, or Oct 24, 10:00–16:00, Depot Park, 119 Center Street. Bring ID/QR email. Pre-purchased race-day pickup opens 05:30 at Cowell’s Beach Main Parking Lot. Recommended parking: 515 Beach Street. Arrive 45–60 minutes before start.
Time limit (minutes)
60 minutes
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Finish
Cowell’s Beach, Santa Cruz

Location

Santa Cruz, CA area

Approximate city area

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Past entry details

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Entry & fees

2026 · 5K

General entry last recorded sold out

General entry was recorded sold out. Listed prices are historical.

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Prices are recorded snapshots, not live quotes.

Details & sources

Source checks · Oct 17, 2026, 2:55 AM UTC
  • Date: verification overdue.
  • Location: verification overdue.
  • Distance: not confirmed.
  • Entry status: verification overdue.

Event details need source review.

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Date
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
distance label
5K
About this detail

Organizer-advertised category; no independently measured or certified length asserted.

source caveats
The official 2026 5K page also promotes a separate 2027 waitlist and displays older release pricing or open-registration marketing. These mixed messages do not verify current 2026 entry availability or a purchasable price; check with the organizer.

Official organizer information

About this recorded edition

Recorded source snapshot, prepared Nov 2, 2026. Availability, fees and logistics may change. Live details will refresh when available; the recorded details may change. This snapshot date is a data retrieval date, not a new organizer verification.

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