Santa Cruz Trail Run 2026 — Felton, CA

Date
August 22, 2026
Location
Felton, CA
Venue
101 North Big Trees Park Road
Start Time
8:30 AM
Events
30k, Half Marathon, 10k
Giant redwoods dominate the landscape in our Santa Cruz Trail Run. Aside from coiling single-track that opens up to expansive roads and paths–and even sand–participants will enjoy the ocean breezes pouring in from the Santa Cruz coast. This race delivers everything from river crossings to high ridges with aid stations every 5-6 miles for refueling before tackling the next beautiful, albeit strenuous, section. This is a perfect race for family and friends to attend. They can cheer, enjoy Henry Cowell park, and consume post-race food fit for a trail running king or queen! Park Information: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Start Times: 30K – 8:30 AM Half – 8:45 AM 10K – 9:00 AM Check-In & Bib Pickup: Race Morning: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Time Limit: There is a 6 hour time limit for the race. All runners must be off the course by 2:30 PM. Capacity: The Santa Cruz Trail Run has a capacity of 330 runners, across all distances. Parking: Parking at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is $10.00. There i

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