Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge
- Date
- August 23, 2026
- Distance
- Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge - 4.15 miles
From the Organizer
4.15 mile, 2-loop cross country race on the fire roads of the upper UC - Santa Cruz campus. This race is part of the Pacific Association-USATF cross country Grand Prix series. The race starts and finishes at the open meadow above the UCSC Firestation on Chinquapin Road. Registration opens at 8 AM alongside the fire road above the small parking lot above the Firestation. Womens race 9AM, Mens Masters 9:45AM, Mens Open 10:30AM Limited parking at the Crown College parking lot. Additional parking is at the East Remote Parking Lot on Hagar Drive. Allow extra time - parking is limited and the additional parking is close to one mile away from registration. Parking violations are strictly enforced!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge?
- Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge is a running event held in Santa Cruz, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge?
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Santa Cruz, CA at 701 Chinquapin Road, Santa Cruz, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge
Aug 23, 2026