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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz CA
10K · 5K
47–62°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
44–62°F
dry
2024
53–60°F
dry
2023
46–68°F
dry
2022
44–64°F
dry
2021
47–73°F
dry
2020
43–65°F
dry
2019
48–59°F
dry
2018
50–58°F
rain
2017
56–76°F
dry
2016
52–56°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
Flat, fast out and back courses that begin & end at the back entrance of Natural Bridges State Park. Run through the state park and then out to West Cliff for some spectacular ocean views!
Event Details
- Distance Options: 10k, 5k, and kids 1k all offered.
- Finisher Perks: Signature Santa Cruz Track Club finisher socks for all 5k and 10k finishers.
- Prizes: Prizes for top three overall.
Bib Pickup
- Location: Santa Cruz Running Company, 1664 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065.
- Date: Friday, 11/21 from 2:00-5:30pm.
- Recommendation: We strongly encourage you to stop by so you don't have to wait in line on race day morning.
- Discount: 10% off at Santa Cruz Running Company at packet pickup.
Race Day Information
- Registration: Race day registration is available starting at 7:00 on race day morning.
- Headquarters: Race headquarters will be at the intersection of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Ave.
- Pickup Time: All race bib pickup is also at 7:00am on race day morning.
- Link: For more information, visit the official race page.
Additional Information
2025 Finisher Photos can be found here. Thanks for a great race!
Course map
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