Santa Cruz Marathon

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Register for Santa Cruz today!

Your race entry just unlocked your next adventure. ✈️🏃

As an official Santa Cruz Marathon partner, .aventures is giving all registered runners $200 off their next running trip.

Whether it's Costa Rica, South Africa, the Azores, or somewhere new, you'll explore each destination one run at a time alongside a community of runners.

Register for Santa Cruz Marathon and start planning your next adventure. Link in bio.

One thing about Santa Cruz… the boardwalk always finds you

This just in: Local authorities report another unauthorized banner has appeared...

Apparently they really want you to RUN THE SANTA CRUZ MARATHON 💪⚡️

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THIS JUST IN! Introducing the Back 2 Back Challenge ⚡️🌉

A brand-new challenge that takes you from the California coast to the skies above San Francisco in just ONE WEEK.

Santa Cruz Marathon | October 25
Golden Gate Half Marathon | November 1

Register and complete both races and earn an exclusive Back 2 Back Challenge shirt.

Two iconic courses. One unforgettable week. One reward you can only earn by going Back 2 Back.
Register via the link in bio. Santa Cruz Marathon Golden Gate Half Marathon

*Applicable to Half Marathon and Marathon only

Thinking about running your first half marathon? 👀

Good news: you don't need to be fast, run every day, or have years of experience to get started.

Swipe through for our beginner's guide to half marathon training, then start picturing yourself running 13.1 miles along the Santa Cruz coastline. 🌊🏃

Register via the link in bio.

Salt in the air, nowhere to be, and somehow that’s enough 🌊

That is Santa Cruz

Say hello to Meet the Run Club, a new series highlighting the local crews that make Santa Cruz running special.

First up:

What started in 2017 as three friends training for Wharf to Wharf has grown into one of Santa Cruz's most unique running communities. Inspired by the punk rock ethos of the local hardcore scene, Running Riot was built on three simple principles: maintain a positive mental attitude, support your fellow runners, and be a good person.

Now approaching 10 years strong, the club continues to embrace a grassroots, DIY spirit through events like the "U Con Do It" endurance challenge and the "Bark at the Moon" full moon run. With 6:00am weekday meetups, Running Riot creates space for runners balancing work, family, and everything in between.

"We are extremely stoked to participate in the inaugural edition of the Santa Cruz Marathon", said John Van Lanen, co-founder of Running Riot. "This is sure to be a marquee event for local runners and the route is nothing short of epic. If you weren't able to sign up this year, we recommend getting out there and cheering on the runners the day of. The first year of any race is special and you won't want to miss out on this one!"

We're proud to have Running Riot as part of the Santa Cruz running community. 🌊🏃