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Run by The Sea

Name: Run by The Sea
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, United States • 4 Oct 2026

Event Overview

Run by the Sea takes place at Wilder Ranch State Park in Santa Cruz, California. The event features multiple distances that traverse the coastal bluffs of the Central Coast. The routes consist primarily of flat, packed dirt trails, allowing participants to move through the natural landscape of the Monterey Bay area.

Course Details

The courses guide runners and walkers along the scenic bluffs and through the meadows of Wilder Ranch. Participants encounter views of the ocean and the surrounding park environment. The terrain is characterized by serene flats and coastal trails. Available distances include:

Half Marathon
12K run
4K run or walk

Organization and Purpose

The event is organized by the Santa Cruz Track Club. It supports several local initiatives, including the track club youth program, Bike Santa Cruz County, and the Santa Cruz Mountain Trail Stewards. The race utilizes Wilder Ranch State Park as the central location for its headquarters and parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Santa Cruz

Race information

Website Registration

Half Marathon

Run by the Sea Half Marathon

12 km

Run by the Sea 12k

Run by the Sea 4k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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