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 - Adults 18+
Organization: Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services
Date of Race: 08-02-2025
Description: The 4th annualStrawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk coordinated by theFriends of ...
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Running-5K Students - Students
Organization: Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services
Date of Race: 08-02-2025
Description: The 4th annualStrawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk coordinated by theFriends of ...
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Running-5K - Team/Group Registration
Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...
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Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...
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Running-1K - Kids 1K Run/Walk
Organization: Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services
Date of Race: 08-02-2025
Description: The 4th annualStrawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk coordinated by theFriends of ...
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Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...
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Track & Field Camp - Skyhawks Sports
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 06-16-2025
Description: DescriptionThe fundamentals of body ...
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Track & Field Camp- Skyhawks Sports
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 07-14-2025
Description: DescriptionThe fundamentals of body ...
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Strawberry Jam 1K and 5K Fun Run and ...
Organization: Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services
Date of Race: 08-02-2025
Description: The 4th annualStrawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk coordinated by theFriends of ...
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Running-5K - Late Registration Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...
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Running-Kids Fun Race Age 0-10 - Kids Fun ...
Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...
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FYMO's 7th 'Giving to Live' 5K Cancer Run/Walk
Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...
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Other-Donation - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization
Date of Race: 08-16-2025
Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...
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Route 1: San Jose Elementary School, San Jose ...
Organization: Stratford Schools
Date of Race: 08-20-2025
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: 08-20-2025
Description: Stratford Preparatory Blackford is dedicated to providing transportation services tailored to ...
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5K Walk/Run Sponsorships
Organization: CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY RECREATION DIVISION
Date of Race: 10-11-2025
Description: Description
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Scotts Valley Volunteer Day- Siltanen Location
Organization: CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY RECREATION DIVISION
Date of Race: 05-10-2025
Description: DescriptionScotts Valley Recreation is partnering with Pitch in Santa Cruz for ...
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Route 2: Fremont Osgood, Milpitas Great Mall, Stratford ...
Organization: Stratford Schools
Date of Race: 08-20-2025
Description: Stratford Preparatory Blackford is dedicated to providing transportation services tailored to ...
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World Class Racewalking Clinic - Los Gatos, CA
Organization: World Class Racewalking
Date of Race: 07-26-2025
Description: Contact: Georgiana Boeweratgboewer@gmail.com 831 214-0484 Fee: $225 ...
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Family Fun Day (Vendor Application)
Organization: CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY RECREATION DIVISION
Date of Race: 07-19-2025
Description: DescriptionScotts Valley Recreation is excited to be hosting a county ...
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CCC & CCO Exams
Organization: BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
Date of Race: 04-24-2025
Description: Please refer to the CCC website for more details or reach ...
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Track & Field Camp @ Camden Field - ...
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 06-30-2025
Description: DescriptionThe fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques ...
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Track & Field Camp @ Camden Field - ...
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 06-30-2025
Description: DescriptionThe fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool-down techniques ...
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Mini-Hawk Camp @ Field(Baseball,Basketball,&Soccer)-Skyhawks
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 07-07-2025
Description: DescriptionThis multi-sport program was developed to give 6 to14 year-olds a ...
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Mini-Hawk Camp @ Field(Baseball,Basketball,&Soccer)-Skyhawks
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 07-07-2025
Description: DescriptionThis multi-sport program was developed to give 6 to14 year-olds a ...
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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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