2026 Wharf to Wharf
Santa Cruz, CA
Sun, Jul 26, 2026
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Sunday, July 26th, 2026
Beach St & Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz CA
55–74°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
Rained on 0 of the last 10 race days
2025
56–69°F
dry
2024
59–79°F
dry
2023
55–75°F
dry
2022
55–68°F
dry
2021
54–68°F
dry
2020
54–68°F
dry
2019
55–70°F
dry
2018
59–82°F
dry
2017
55–72°F
dry
2016
58–69°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Jul 26
Sunny · 54–85°F
Sunday, Jul 260% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Race Overview
Wharf to Wharf runs six miles of California coastline from the Santa Cruz Wharf to the Capitola Wharf every July, with bands on every corner and a sellout field since 1973.
Date and Location
- Date: July 26, 2026
- Start Location: Beach St & Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
- End Location: Capitola Wharf
- Website: wharftowharf.com
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