Running races in or near Santa Cruz, CA
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Santa Cruz, CA area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Running-5K Students - Students
Organization: Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services
Date of Race: 08-01-2026
Description: The 5th annualStrawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk coordinated by theFriends of ...
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Running-5K - Adults 18+
Organization: Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services
Date of Race: 08-01-2026
Description: The 5th annualStrawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk coordinated by theFriends of ...
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Running-1K - Kids 1K Run/Walk
Organization: Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services
Date of Race: 08-01-2026
Description: The 5th annualStrawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk coordinated by theFriends of ...
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Monterey - 5k
Organization: Sammamish Running
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Join us for a majestic race along the beautiful 17 mile ...
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Monterey - 10k
Organization: Sammamish Running
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Join us for a majestic race along the beautiful 17 mile ...
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Monterey - Virtual Half 13.1, 10k, 5k
Organization: Sammamish Running
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Join us for a majestic race along the beautiful 17 mile ...
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Monterey Bay Half 13.1, 10k, 5k
Organization: Sammamish Running
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Join us for a majestic race along the beautiful 17 mile ...
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2026 Strawberry Jam 1K and 5K Walk and ...
Organization: Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services
Date of Race: 08-01-2026
Description: The 5th annualStrawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk coordinated by theFriends of ...
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Monterey - 1k kids run
Organization: Sammamish Running
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Join us for a majestic race along the beautiful 17 mile ...
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Monterey - Half 13.1
Organization: Sammamish Running
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Join us for a majestic race along the beautiful 17 mile ...
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Route 1: San Jose Elementary School, San Jose ...
Organization: Stratford Schools
Date of Race: 08-19-2026
Description: Stratford Preparatory Blackford is dedicated to providing transportation services tailored to ...
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Route 2: Fremont Osgood, Milpitas Beresford Square/Stratford Preparatory ...
Organization: Stratford Schools
Date of Race: 08-19-2026
Description: Stratford Preparatory Blackford is dedicated to providing transportation services tailored to ...
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Route 3: Washington Park, De Anza Park, Stratford ...
Organization: Stratford Schools
Date of Race: 08-19-2026
Description: Stratford Preparatory Blackford is dedicated to providing transportation services tailored to ...
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Tot/Pre Soccer - Kidz Love Soccer
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: DescriptionLittle tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big ...
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Tot/Pre Soccer - Kidz Love Soccer
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: DescriptionLittle tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big ...
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Tot/Pre Soccer - Kidz Love Soccer
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: DescriptionLittle tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big ...
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Tot/Pre-Soccer - Kidz Love Soccer
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 09-09-2026
Description: DescriptionLittle tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big ...
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Tot/Pre-Soccer - Kidz Love Soccer
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 09-09-2026
Description: DescriptionLittle tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big ...
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Tot/Pre-Soccer - Kidz Love Soccer
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 09-09-2026
Description: DescriptionLittle tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big ...
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BaseballTots - Skyhawks
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 09-11-2026
Description: DescriptionBaseballTots classes focus on player fundamentals with the baseball basics, such ...
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BaseballTots - Skyhawks
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 09-11-2026
Description: DescriptionBaseballTots classes focus on player fundamentals with the baseball basics, such ...
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BaseballTots - Skyhawks
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 09-11-2026
Description: DescriptionBaseballTots classes focus on player fundamentals with the baseball basics, such ...
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BaseballTots - Skyhawks
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 10-30-2026
Description: DescriptionBaseballTots classes focus on player fundamentals with the baseball basics, such ...
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Track & Field Class - Skyhawks
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: DescriptionThe fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques ...
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Track & Field Class - Skyhawks
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: DescriptionThe fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Santa Cruz, CA: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz (CA) is a city in Santa Cruz County with an estimated population of 59,946.[4]
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