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Run by the Sea — Santa Cruz, CA

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San Jose, CA
Run by the Sea

Run by the Sea

Sunday, October 4, 2026Santa Cruz, CA4K

Registration open18 weeks

Run by the Sea returns to lovely Wilder Ranch State Park on Sunday, October 4th! This unique Half Marathon, 12K run, and 4K run/walk meanders along the gorgeous coastal bluffs of California's Central Coast in Santa Cruz and consists mostly of flat, packed dirt trails. Participants will enjoy scenic coastal views while passing along the bluffs and Wilder Ranch park trails. Get ready to take in the natural beauty of the Monterey Bay, the serene flats of Wilder Ranch's meadows, and maybe even catch a glimpse of some dolphins - no other race is quite like it! Now in its 10th year, Run by t...

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Road

Oct 48:00 AM

Shirt

$85

$95 after Jun 2

Oct 48:00 AM

Shirt

$85

$95 after Jun 2

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Location

Wilder Ranch State Park

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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