Upcoming Races in Santa Cruz

Endurance Grid lists 6 races in Santa Cruz, California, from September to November 2026.

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The race calendar

Racing in Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz race calendar is busiest in October, September, and November. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Triathlon, Aquabike, Road Cycling, Swimming, and SwimRun — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see Olympic, Sprint, 100+ mi, 10K, and 5K, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

City Elevation

36 ft

Nearest Airport

SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Time Zone

Pacific Time

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Races in Santa Cruz, CA

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6 races in Santa Cruz

September 2026 Santa Cruz, California Races

2 upcoming races in Santa Cruz, California in September.
Sep
13
Sun
Triathlon
PLAYTRI - IRONMAN 70.3 SANTA CRUZ
119 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Avg 77° / 53°·36 ft city elevation
Sep
27
Sun
TriathlonAquabikeSwimming+1
Santa Cruz Triathlon
119 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Sprint · Olympic
Avg 76° / 52°·36 ft city elevation

October 2026 Santa Cruz, California Races

3 upcoming races in Santa Cruz, California in October.
Oct
1–3
Thu–Sat
Road Cycling
2026 Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Ride - 29th Annual!
3-day Ride Healdsburg to Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Avg 76° / 52°·36 ft city elevation
Oct
4
Sun
Running
Run by the Sea
Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz, CA
Avg 76° / 51°·36 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Race The Flame
1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Avg 74° / 49°·36 ft city elevation

November 2026 Santa Cruz, California Races

1 upcoming race in Santa Cruz, California in November.
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Santa Cruz Turkey Trot
2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
1K · 5K · 10K
Avg 65° / 43°·36 ft city elevation

Just Outside Santa Cruz

Races near Santa Cruz

Horseshoe Lake Trail Run
Sat, Apr 17
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (Circle Parking Lot), Los Gatos, CA
11 mi away
UMS Music Fun Run
Sun, Apr 4
77 Miles Ave, Los Gatos, CA
14 mi away
Apple City 5k
Sun, Aug 30
757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, Watsonville, CA
15 mi away
43rd Annual Mother's Day Run & Walk
Sun, May 9
Pinto Lake County Park, Watsonville, CA
16 mi away
Jolly10K
Sat, Jul 17
Balzer Field parking lot, Los Gatos, CA
17 mi away
Summit Rock
Sat, Dec 12
16055 Sanborn Rd, Saratoga, CA
17 mi away
Trailquake
Sun, May 9
16055 Sanborn Rd, Saratoga, CA
17 mi away
LSA's Run Home 2026
Sat, Sep 12
Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos, CA
18 mi away
Saratoga Education Foundation 5K Fun Run
Sun, Nov 1
13925 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA
19 mi away
AFNA Walk & Run - SF Bay Area
Sun, Oct 4
6099 Winfield Blvd., San Jose, CA
19 mi away
Beer City Half™ San Jose
Sat, May 29
5949 Winfield Blvd, San Jose, CA
19 mi away
CUHSD ED Foundation: HERO 5K
Sat, Nov 7
1224 Del Mar Ave, San Jose, CA
19 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Santa Cruz, California?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 6 upcoming races in Santa Cruz, California, spanning 6 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz hosts aquabike, road cycling, running, swimming, swimrun, and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Santa Cruz?
Races in Santa Cruz run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and September.
What race distances can you find in Santa Cruz?
Upcoming races in Santa Cruz cover distances including 1K, 5K, 10K, Sprint, and Olympic.
What other cities near Santa Cruz have races?
Nearby race cities include San Jose.