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Half
Marathon
 Course
Description
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.
Start Time: 8am
Click here
for a printable copy of the course map.
Click here
for a USATF course map with Elavation
Turn-By-Turn
· Start at Beach and Main Streets - 0
· Up Beach Street Hill to West Cliff Drive - .2 miles
· West Cliff Drive - .2 to 2.8 miles
· Right turn on Swanton Blvd. - 2.8 miles
· Left turn on Delaware Ave. - 3.2 miles
· Right turn on Natural Bridges - 3.3 miles
· Left turn on Mission Extension - 3.7 miles
· Enter paved trail - 3.9 miles
· Left turn through historic farmhouse - 5.1 miles
· Right turn on Wilder Ranch main road - 5.2 miles
· Left turn at Wilder parking lot - 5.3 miles
· Right turn onto Old Cove Landing Trail - 5.4 miles
· Return to Wilder Ranch parking lot - 7.6 miles
· Right turn onto Wilder Ranch main road - 7.7 miles
· Merge back onto paved path - 8.2 miles
· Exit paved path at Mission Extension - 9.1 miles
· Right turn on Natural Bridges - 9.4 miles
· Left turn on Delaware Ave. - 9.8 miles
· Right turn on Swanton Blvd. - 9.9 miles
· Left onto paved path at West Cliff Drive - 10.3 miles
· Paved path on West Cliff Drive - 10.2 - 12.9 miles
· Right turn through Cowell's Beach parking area - 13 miles
· Finish on the beach - 13.1 miles
The Course will be managed at a 15 minute per mile pace. Strollers & Dogs are not allowed on the course
Aid Stations
Aid will be provided at the start, finish and at 6 course aid stations
as follows:
- Start Zone on Beach Street (Water)
- Station 1 on West Cliff (Water)
- Station 2 on Mission St. (Water, Gel)
- Station 3 in Wilder Ranch Parking Lot (Water, Electrolyte)
- Station 4 in Wilder Ranch Parking Lot (Water, Electrolyte)
- Station 5 on Mission St. (Water, Gel)
- Station 6 on West Cliff (Water)
- Finish Line on the Main Beach (Water, Electrolyte, Food)
Your Race Fee Includes:
- Finisher Medallion (very unique!)
- Race Bib
- Commemorative T-Shirt
- Post Race Refreshments and Food
- Online Results
Results
Race results will be posted near the finish line and online from
the Results Page of the event website
immediately following the event.
Awards
Top three male and female finishers overall as well as the following
seven age divisions will receive awards:
- 19 and Under
- 20 Somethings
- 30 Somethings
- 40 Somethings
- 50 Somethings
- 60 Somethings
- 70 plus
Photos
Professional race photos will be supplied by Brightroom Inc. Shots
of you in action will be available to view typically one week after
the event. You will receive email notification when your proofs
are ready to view, otherwise, please check back on the Photo
Page of the event website.
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