2026 Little Wharf 3-Miler
Capitola, CA
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Esplanade, Capitola CA
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55–74°F · low rain risk
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2025
55–78°F
dry
2024
52–75°F
dry
2023
56–77°F
dry
2022
54–72°F
dry
2021
54–70°F
dry
2020
56–86°F
dry
2019
60–71°F
dry
2018
53–75°F
dry
2017
58–83°F
dry
2016
66–84°F
dry
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About this race
Little Wharf Registration
LITTLE WHARF REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Race Details
On September 26, 2026, Wharf to Wharf Race, Inc. is producing the 8th Running of the Little Wharf 3-Miler as a part of the Capitola Beach Festival weekend. The festival will kick off on Saturday morning with a point-to-point family fun run/walk starting at the East Cliff Village Shopping Center and running three miles along the Santa Cruz coastline, before finishing in the Capitola Esplanade.
Event Information
- When: September 26, 2026
- Distance/Location: 3 miles point to point from Santa Cruz to Capitola (East Cliff Village Shopping Center to Capitola Esplanade).
- What do you get?: All race finishers get a Little Wharf Finishers Medal, Personalized Bib Number, an Event Bag, PATH water bottle, and a cookie from Pacific Cookie Company.
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page at Little Wharf 3-Miler.
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