Santa Cruz Marathon Santa Cruz, CA   Oct 25, 2026

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.

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

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…