Upcoming Races in Santa Cruz

Endurance Grid lists 8 races in Santa Cruz, California, from July to November 2026.

8
Upcoming races
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Sports covered

Host City

About Santa Cruz, CA

City Elevation

36 ft

Nearest Airport

SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Time Zone

Pacific Time

Races in Santa Cruz, CA

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Santa Cruz, California on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

8 races in Santa Cruz

July 2026 Santa Cruz, California Races

2 upcoming races in Santa Cruz, California in July.
Jul
4
Sat
Running
2026 Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Run
Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz, CA
5K
Avg 74° / 53°·36 ft city elevation
Jul
11
Sat
Running
San Lorenzo River Trail Run
Harvey West Park (Friendship Picnic Area), Santa Cruz, CA
2 Mile / 3K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon · 50K · Other
Avg 74° / 54°·36 ft city elevation

August 2026 Santa Cruz, California Races

1 upcoming race in Santa Cruz, California in August.
Aug
9
Sun
Triathlon
Tri Santa Cruz
119 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Sprint · Olympic · 500m · 1500m
Avg 75° / 55°·36 ft city elevation

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
Triathlon
Santa Cruz Triathlon
119 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Sprint · Olympic
Avg 76° / 52°·36 ft city elevation

October 2026 Santa Cruz, California Races

2 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
100+ mi
Avg 76° / 52°·36 ft city elevation
Oct
4
Sun
Running
Run by the Sea
Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz, CA
Other
Avg 76° / 51°·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

Race Thru the Redwoods
Sun, Aug 16
5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA
4 mi away
Santa Cruz Trail Run
Sat, Aug 22
101 North Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA
4 mi away
Sandman Tri
Sun, Aug 23
State Park Dr, Seacliff, CA 95003, Aptos, CA
8 mi away
UMS Music Fun Run
Sun, Apr 4
77 Miles Ave, Los Gatos, CA
14 mi away
Horseshoe Lake Trail Run
Sat, Apr 17
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (Circle Parking Lot), Los Gatos, CA
14 mi away
Apple City 5k
Sun, Aug 30
757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, Watsonville, CA
15 mi away
Jolly10K
Sat, Jul 18
Balzer Field parking lot, Los Gatos, CA
17 mi away
Trailquake
Sun, May 9
16055 Sanborn Rd, Saratoga, CA
17 mi away
Montevideo HOA 4th of July 5K
Sat, Jul 4
1596 Coleman Road, San Jose, CA
18 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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Santa Cruz, California?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 8 upcoming races in Santa Cruz, California, spanning 8 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Santa Cruz?+
Santa Cruz hosts aquabike, road cycling, duathlon, running, swimming, swimrun, trail running, 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 July and September.
What race distances can you find in Santa Cruz?+
Upcoming races in Santa Cruz cover distances including 1K, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, Sprint, and more.
What other cities near Santa Cruz have races?+
Nearby race cities include San Jose.