ENDURANCE WITH ATTITUDE
ENDURANCE
WITH ATTITUDE
The inaugural Santa Cruz Marathon will be a run on the edge in every sense. Rugged bluffs, crashing breaks, and a boardwalk that’s weathered storms, bands, and even vampires set the stage for miles with attitude.
Join us for year one and claim your place where endurance meets rebellion.
365d
24h
60m
60s
OCT 25, 2026
THE STUFF
THAT SHREDS
Santa Cruz doesn’t do ordinary, and neither should YOU. From Boardwalk to Bluffs, this is endurance with attitude.
Not soft. Not synthetic. 100% Santa Cruz
Scenic & Varied Coastal Route
A dynamic course winding through seaside towns, landmarks, bluffs, and surf spots.
Historic & Iconic Landmarks
From the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to Capitola Village and Wilder Ranch.
Authentically Santa Cruz
Surf culture, grit, and a fiercely independent local spirit.
Nature Meets Culture
Monarchs, redwoods, ocean views, and 100+ years of history in one race.
Exclusive 2026 medal
An inaugural Santa Cruz Marathon medal that will never be replicated.
Unique race tee
A trendy, performance tee that will make you feel good on race day and beyond.
A ROLLERCOASTER
ON THE COAST
The Santa Cruz Marathon delivers a route as bold as the city itself. Starting along the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, runners will take south through seaside streets and Capitola Village, before turning back toward Santa Cruz for a beachside finish.
Marathoners push further north, taking on the rugged trails and sweeping ocean vistas of Wilder Ranch State Park. A mix of all the bluff and coastal wilds that test the legs and inspire the spirit.
It’s truly a rollercoaster on the coast, blending land and sea, history and rebellion, grit and beauty into one unforgettable run...
2026
MEDAL & RACE SHIRT
COMING
SOON