Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge

Santa Cruz, United States • 23 Aug 2026

Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge

The event is a two-loop cross country race covering 4.15 miles on the fire roads of the upper UC Santa Cruz campus. It is part of the Pacific Association USATF cross country Grand Prix series. The course starts and finishes at the open meadow above the UC Santa Cruz fire station on Chinquapin Road. Registration is located alongside the fire road above the small parking lot above the fire station.

Separate races are organized by division, including women's, men's masters, and men's open races. The published registration fee is $25.00.

Parking at the venue is limited. Primary parking is at the Crown College parking lot. Additional parking is available at the East Remote parking lot on Hagar Drive, which is just under one mile from the race course. The walk from the additional lot to the race start is uphill, so extra time should be allowed. Parking violations are strictly enforced.

The description above summarizes the course, location, series affiliation, divisions, fee, and parking arrangements provided for this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge - 4.15 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A free in-person trail run hosted by Fleet Feet Aptos and Altra near Nisene Marks, with demo shoes available and beer at Other Brother Beer Aptos. The event features a group trail run and is scheduled to last two hours.

Multiple trail distances from 5K to 50K on very hilly single track and dirt roads at Rancho Cañada del Oro. The course features scenic foothill views, two aid stations, enforced cutoffs, and finishers receive a medal.

Experience a scenic trail run through ancient Coastal Redwoods and lush river canyons in Santa Cruz. Choose from multiple distances including a 50K and marathon with several river crossings.

Trail running at Calero County Park with multiple distances across single track and dirt paths, significant climbs, aid stations and free parking at the park.

Add Event
Help us complete the calendar!
  • Distance is at least 5 km
  • Event has a website or Facebook page
Website
Optional: Please provide your e-mail address if we may contact you.
Report a change
We will only update the data if the information is also on the website.