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Upcoming races in Santa Cruz

Updated October 17, 2026

3 races are coming up in Santa Cruz in the next 90 days; the next is Race The Flame on Saturday, October 17 in Santa Cruz. 6 upcoming races in Santa Cruz for the next 12 months, by date.

5K races10K racesHalf marathonsMarathonsUltramarathonsTrail races

• Sat17Oct

  Race The Flame

  Sat Oct 17 · 8:00 AM · Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz

  2.2 miles2.5 miles

  Reg. closed
• Sat21Nov

  Santa Cruz Turkey Trot

  Sat Nov 21 · 7:45 AM · Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz

  1K5K10K

  from $5
• Thu26Nov

  Run For Pie

  Thu Nov 26 · 8:35 AM · Soquel · Santa Cruz

  1 mile5K

  from $10Goes up Nov 23
• Sun9May

  43rd Annual Mother's Day Run & Walk

  Sun May 9 · 7:45 AM · Watsonville · Santa Cruz

  1K5K10KTrail

  from $20Goes up Mar 1
• Sat10Jul

  San Lorenzo River Trail Run

  Sat Jul 10 · 7:50 AM · Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz

  2 miles10KHalf marathon30KMarathon50KTrail

  from $60Goes up Jul 4
• Sun15Aug

  Race Thru the Redwoods

  Sun Aug 15 · 8:10 AM · Felton · Santa Cruz

  1 mile10K

  from $35Reg. closed

Quick answers

How many races are in Santa Cruz in the next 3 months?

3 races are listed in Santa Cruz between October 17 and January 15. The next is Race The Flame on Saturday, October 17 in Santa Cruz.

What is the cheapest race in Santa Cruz right now?

Santa Cruz Turkey Trot on November 21 has the lowest listed entry fee in the next 90 days: $5. Prices are before the registration platform's processing fee.

When does the next early-bird price end for races in Santa Cruz?

Run For Pie: the 1 mile goes from $10 to $12 after November 23. 2 more of these races publish a later price increase.

Are there races in Santa Cruz this weekend?

Yes, 1: Race The Flame (Sat).