Santa Cruz Island Eco Extreme Half Marathon 2025

Channel Islands National Park, Ventura CA

Saturday, October 25th, 2025

🏞️ Race Overview

Registration Opens: This run will open for registration on June 16, 2025.
Date: This October 25, 2025, 13.1 extreme Eco-Trail run on Santa Cruz Island.
Course: A Wilderness run from sea level @ Santa Cruz Island's Prisoners Cove, up through the island highlands, peaks, valleys, and mountains, then Shamrock style looping back to Prisoner's Cove.
Unique Experience: Described as the most unique wilderness run in the Pacific.

Marine Life: Our private Island Packers boat ride out and back is a blast: we see so many whales and dolphins.
Challenging Terrain: This run is not suitable for trail walkers or first-time runners.
After-Party: We have a great complimentary after-party lunch on the island.
Scenic Views: Past runners tell us this is the most remote and scenic run available on the West Coast of the USA.

Non-Profit Event: Your entry helps our Sheriff's Volunteer Search and Rescue Unit while promoting the outdoors, community health, and fitness.
No Refunds: There are no refunds or transferring your entry to others.
Race Day Changes: The course can change from the published description based on various factors beyond our control.
Cancellation Policy: No planned backup date: if we cancel the race, your entry fee will still support our non-profit efforts.

Start Time: Registration opens at 5 am at Island Packers, 1691 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura.
Packing: Bring a change of clothes and other personal items for the day: bags should be marked.
Departure: We will depart the harbor at 6 am sharp: allow plenty of time to park and get signed in.
Website: Visit www.runsantacruzisland.org for details, registration, and photos.

Email: VCSAR@runsantacruzisland.org
Waitlist: If the race registration is full, send us an email to be on the waitlist: cancellations do occur.
Previous Spots: Last year we filled 19 additional spots.
Keep Updated: Check the website for all necessary information regarding the event and run details.

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