Running Races in Santa Cruz, California — 2026

There are 8 running races in Santa Cruz, California in 2026. The next is the Music in May Pop-Up Concerts on May 27. Distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

Open Water Swim Clinics

Sat, Jun 27 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz
Triathlon Open Water Swim Clinic #2 - More Open Water Skills and PracticeOpen Water Swim Clinic #1 - Open Water SkillsBoth Clinics - June 27 and July 25
From $50 Open
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Tri Santa Cruz

Sun, Aug 9 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz
Triathlon 750M Swim1.5k SwimInternational Relay Team +16
From $70 Open
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Run by the Sea

Sun, Oct 4 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz
Road Run by the Sea 4kRun by the Sea 12kRun by the Sea Half Marathon
From $45 Open
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