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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
3%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Cruz, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Santa Cruz, CA
Elevation
36 ft
Nearest Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge
- Date
- August 23, 2026
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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 race held in Santa Cruz, California on August 23, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge?
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Santa Cruz, California at 701 Chinquapin Road, Santa Cruz, CA. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge
Aug 23, 2026