How many races are there in Santa Cruz, California?

RaceRove currently lists 10 upcoming races in Santa Cruz with a confirmed date.

What is the biggest race in Santa Cruz?

By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Santa Cruz is the Wharf to Wharf Race, with about 16,000 runners across all of its distances.

California

RaceRove lists 10 upcoming races in Santa Cruz.

All 10 with a confirmed date, soonest first.

Go Wild! Santa Cruz 2 Hr, 4 Hr
Santa Cruz, CA Sat, Nov 14, 2026

4 Hour2 Hour
Santa Cruz Turkey Trot
Santa Cruz, CA Sat, Nov 21, 2026

10K5K1K
UMS Music Fun Run
Los Gatos, CA Sun, Apr 4, 2027

5K
Horseshoe Lake Trail Run
Los Gatos, CA Sat, Apr 17, 2027

5.1 Miles5K30K10K +3 more ~691 runners
Santa Cruz Westside Half Marathon 10k/5k
Santa Cruz, CA Sun, Apr 18, 2027

Westside 10kWestside 5kWestside Half Marathon
Run for Amma
Los Gatos, CA Sat, May 22, 2027

50K30K10K
Jolly10K
Los Gatos, CA Sat, Jul 17, 2027

10K5K
Wharf to Wharf Race
Santa Cruz, CA Sun, Jul 25, 2027

6 miles (plus Little Wharf 3-Miler) ~16,000 runners
Tri Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA Sun, Aug 8, 2027

International TriathlonSprint TriathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonAquabike +5 more
Race Thru the Redwoods
Felton, CA Sun, Aug 15, 2027

1 Mile10K

Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.

By estimated field size across all distances at the event.

Wharf to Wharf Race
Santa Cruz, CA Sun, Jul 25, 2027

6 miles (plus Little Wharf 3-Miler) ~16,000 runners
Horseshoe Lake Trail Run
Los Gatos, CA Sat, Apr 17, 2027

5.1 Miles5K30K10K +3 more ~691 runners
Run by the Sea
Santa Cruz, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced

4K12K ~600 runners

These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.

Run by the Sea
Santa Cruz, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced

4K12K ~600 runners
Apple City 5k
Watsonville, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced

5K1K
Little Wharf 3-Miler
Capitola, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced

Little Wharf 3-Miler (17 & Under)Little Wharf 3-Miler (Premium)Little Wharf 3-Miler (Standard)Virtual Little Wharf
LSA's Run Home
Los Gatos, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced

5K10K
Rotary Club of Los Gatos Great Race
Los Gatos, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced

Great Race 1 Mile Fun RunGreat Race 2 Mile 'Great Half'Great Race 4 Mile CourseGreat Race Kids under 12 Price
Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge
Santa Cruz, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced

4.15 Miles
Santa Cruz Trail Run
Felton, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced

18.2 Miles13.2 Miles10K
Stronger Together 2026! 1K/5k Walk/Run and Family Event! Sunday, September 20th
Aptos, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced

1k Children/Youth Fun Run5k Walk/RunAccess Code RegistrationStronger Together Family Package!

No clubs listed yet: RaceRove hasn't verified a local running club in Santa Cruz yet — only real, checked clubs are ever listed.

How many races are there in Santa Cruz, California?: RaceRove currently lists 10 upcoming races in Santa Cruz with a confirmed date.
What is the biggest race in Santa Cruz?: By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Santa Cruz is the Wharf to Wharf Race, with about 16,000 runners across all of its distances.

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