The Santa Cruz Half Marathon consists of a 13.1-mile run/walk along scenic West Cliff Drive past breathtaking vistas of the Pacific coastline. Runners then pass through the surrounding neighborhoods and make their way west along a paved path through strawberry fields, past historic farm buildings to Wilder Ranch Sate Park. From there, it’s a loop on the Old Cove Landing Trail (unpaved) with incredible views of the rugged ocean bluffs. Runners then retrace their steps back to the finish line festivities on Cowell’s Beach just a stone’s throw from the start line.

The Santa Cruz 5K Run/Walk benefiting the Mini Mermaid Running Club consists of a 3.1-mile journey along scenic West Cliff Drive past breathtaking vistas of the Pacific coastline. Runners make their way along West Cliff Drive and turn around on Woodrow Ave. to retrace their steps back to the finish line festivities on Cowell’s Beach just a stone’s throw from the start line.