In 251 days · Sat, Jul 10, 2027
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When
Saturday, July 10th, 2027
Where
Harvey West Park (Friendship Picnic Area), Santa Cruz CA
Distances
Half · Ultra · Marathon
Typical weather
55–75°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2026
53–76°F
dry
2025
54–75°F
dry
2024
55–77°F
dry
2023
55–74°F
dry
2022
57–71°F
dry
2021
59–82°F
dry
2020
55–80°F
dry
2019
58–77°F
dry
2018
59–90°F
dry
2017
56–77°F
dry
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About this race
Run through 300 foot tall, 1500 year-old Coastal Redwoods, lush stream canyons, open meadows, pine and oak forests, and high dry chaparral-covered ridges. The Half Marathon, 30K, Marathon, and 50K events cross the San Lorenzo River (shown above) multiple times!
(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)
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