The Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Ride is a 3-day, 200-mile fully supported cycling adventure from the heart of Sonoma wine country, across the Golden Gate Bridge, and down the California coast to Santa Cruz. For 29 years, 100 riders have come together to raise money for kids and families who need it most — over $2,100,000 and counting. This is not a race. It's a community. Limited to 100 riders. Sells out every year. You don't have to ride to make a difference. Every dollar donated goes directly to our beneficiaries. 100%. No exceptions. Donate today and be part of 29 years of giving. Donate Now → The Beneficiaries Primary Beneficiary Second Harvest of Santa Cruz County This year's Rotary Ride is proud to support the first-ever Second Harvest of Santa Cruz County elementary school-based food pantry — a groundbreaking program that brings healthy food directly into schools, so kids have access to nutritious meals not just at school, but to take home to their families. Food insecurity affect
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2026 Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Ride – 29th Annual! 2026 — Santa Cruz, CA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Santa Cruz, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
