California · 4K · 12K
Run by the Sea
Run by the Sea is a 4K and 12K event held in Santa Cruz, California. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- Race day
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Location
- Santa Cruz, California
- Distances
- 4K, 12K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runbythesea.org
About the Run by the Sea
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 catc…
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Run by the Sea: common questions
- When is the Run by the Sea?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- Where is the Run by the Sea held?
- In Santa Cruz, California.
- What distances does the Run by the Sea offer?
- 4K and 12K.
- How do I register for the Run by the Sea?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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