Run by the Sea – Santa Cruz, CA 2026
Date
October 4, 2026
Location
Santa Cruz, CA
Venue
Wilder Ranch State Park
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$45.00 – $125.00
Events
Run by the Sea 4k, Run by the Sea 12k, Run by the Sea Half Marathon
Includes
T-Shirt
Run by the Sea returns to lovely Wilder Ranch State Park on Sunday, October 4th! This unique Half Marathon, 12K run, and 4K run/walk meanders along the gorgeous coastal bluffs of California's Central Coast in Santa Cruz and consists mostly of flat, packed dirt trails. Participants will enjoy scenic coastal views while passing along the bluffs and Wilder Ranch park trails. Get ready to take in the natural beauty of the Monterey Bay, the serene flats of Wilder Ranch's meadows, and maybe even catch a glimpse of some dolphins - no other race is quite like it! Now in its 10th year, Run by the Sea is organized by the Santa Cruz Track Club and benefits the track club's youth program, Bike Santa Cruz County, and Santa Cruz Mountain Trail Stewards. Race Headquarters and Parking 4K Route 12K Route Half Marathon Route
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