Races

PLAYTRI - OFFICIAL TRIATHLON STORE OF IRONMAN  We bring our expert in-house mechanics and triathletes to IRONMAN® Events and offer the highest quality rentals, repair and maintenance services for you and your bike. From race ready tunes up to complete overhaul packages, we'll keep you riding and racing smooth on the road! We are a full-service shop available onsite to take care of additional services leading up to and on race day.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Run – Run Bold. Run Lucky. Run Strong. 🍀 Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with more than just luck — celebrate it with Pride! Choose one of two T-shirt Designs:- St. Patrick with Beer: Our exclusive Kelly Green performance tee features an intricate, art-inspired design that commands attention. Ornate gold detailing, dynamic movement, and bold St. Patrick’s Day elements come together in a rich, eye-catching composition that stands out against the vibrant green backdrop. It’s more than a race shirt — it’s a statement piece. - Leprechaun with Clover: The shamrocks, Celtic design, and bold green-and-gold palette instantly scream St. Patrick’s Day!Our St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Run is your chance to chase your goals, conquer your miles, and earn your pot of gold the only way that matters: one determined step at a time. Whether you're running your fastest 5K yet or simply getting out there to move, this run is about heart, resilience, a

Lace up your shoes and join the fun with this family-friendly race through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!  1K- Ages 12 and Under5K- Ages 4 and Up Celebrate your accomplishment with: Finisher Medal Boardwalk Swag BagUp to 2 hours of free-play in the Casino Arcade$10 off the gate price for a Ride Wristband on race day! Continue the fun after the race is over and go on rides, play games and enjoy the beach!

What better way to launch Music in May’s 19th season than by launching a new festival event hosted by the legendary Bookshop Santa Cruz? Think of these string orchestra community pop-up concerts as an impromptu classical “reading party” among new and old friends. There will be 2 performances on May 27, 2026. The first pop-up concert is from 11:00-11:30 a.m. and the second is from 12:00-12:30 p.m. featuring members of the Ensemble San Francisco String Quartet alongside local talent, each with a distinct program for strings and a different 19-member ensemble of musicians. A 30-minute “intermission” provides an opportunity for musicians and friends to connect and engage with one another. It’s a reading party [no conductor], so there will be no ensemble rehearsal but individual advance preparation will surely make this a memorable “on stage” adventure!  All of the music and concert notes are posted under the tab REPERTOIRE. There are parts for Violin 1 and 2, Viola, Cello and Bass. That wi

Invest in yourself and improve your open water swimming skills for a safer and more rewarding swim experience.  We want you to be prepared too and we want open water swimming to be something you embrace versus something you fear if you are a new swimmer . These clinics are good for you if:  You're a good swimmer but don't have open water experience or you haven't been in the water for awhile,.You're just rusty on your OWS and racing skillsYou're looking for tips and pointers to improve your stroke and technique in open water.Swimmers who are new to open water swimming in lakes or ocean venues.New triathletes who are trying out a new sport even if you're a good pool swimmer.Triathletes and swimmers who haven't been in the water for awhile.Open water swimmers looking to improve skills and gain more comfort in the water. We are segmenting our clinics into two clinics depending on your open water skills and comfort level.  However, swimmers of all abilities are

Year 41 — and America's 250th Birthday! This is the one you don't want to miss.The Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club is fired up to bring you the 2026 Firecracker — and this year is unlike any other. Our nation is celebrating its 250th birthday, and we're throwing the party Santa Cruz style: lace up your shoes, hit the pavement, and kick off Independence Day the way this community has for over four decades at Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz CA. We're calling all runners, walkers, families, and friends — our goal is 1,000+ runners this year!  That's right. We want to make the 2026 Firecracker the biggest in our history. So grab your crew, sign up your neighbors, rope in your coworkers, and let's pack Harvey West Park on the Fourth of July. Whether you're chasing a PR or pushing a stroller, there's a course for you.

Run through 300 foot tall, 1500 year-old Coastal Redwoods, lush stream canyons, open meadows, pine and oak forests, and high dry chaparral-covered ridges. The Half Marathon, 30K, Marathon, and 50K events cross the San Lorenzo River (shown above) multiple times!  (Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)

Come play at  of one of the most fun and scenic events on the west coast. This race has a sprint and international (Olympic) distance triathlon, with relays, aquathalon and aquabike categories for both races. Clydesdale and Athena triathlon categories are available.   There is a special, non-competitive Family & Friends wave for people who are new to triathlon or just want to race with family and friends regardless of age or gender.    Special youth pricing is available for youth 12-17 and seniors 70+ for all individual distances.  Contact us for a discount for an all youth/senior relay team.   Triathlon club disounts available.  If your Tri Club does not have a code, have a club officer contact us.   Sheltered swim and flat bike and run course make this a perfect place for your first race or a PR. Voted one of the best late season triathlons in the country. The bike ride is a totally closed course and both the bike and run courses follow the coastline to create one of the most

The Santa Cruz Triathlon is a popular, scenic, non-profit race offering Sprint and International (Olympic) distances, plus relays, aquabike, and an aquathlon option, known for its coastal course along West Cliff Drive and along Highway 1. Its an ocean swim around the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf, a spacious transition area on a soccer field, then riding out along West Cliff and Highway 1 to the quaint town of Davenport and back. Then finish with a beautiful run along West Cliff and finish on Cowells Beach.  This is great for beginners and veterans alike, with proceeds funding local high school and college athletics in Santa Cruz County. It's a long-running event that donates significantly to youth sports, featuring a sheltered ocean swim and largely closed-course bike and run, creating a fun, community-focused event.

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 the Sea is organized by the Santa Cruz Track Club and benefits the track club's youth program, Bike Santa Cruz County, and Santa Cruz Mountain Trail Stewards.  Race Headquarters and Parking    4K Route 12K Route   Half Marathon Route

2025 Finisher Photos can be found here. Thanks for a great race! Flat, fast out and back courses that begin & end at the back entrance of Natural Bridges State Park. Run through the state park and then out to West Cliff for some spectacular ocean views! 10k, 5k, and kids 1k all offered.  Signature Santa Cruz Track Club finisher socks for all 5k and 10k finishers.  Prizes for top three overall.  Bib pickup at Santa Cruz Running Company (1664 Soquel Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95065) Friday, 11/21 from 2:00-5:30pm. We strongly encourage you to stop by so you don't have to wait in line race day morning.  10% off at Santa Cruz Running Company at packet pickup.  Race day registration is available starting at 7:00 on race day morning. Race headquarters will be at the intersection of Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Ave.  All race bib pickup is also at 7:00am race day morning—looking forward to seeing you there!