California · 6 miles (plus Little Wharf 3-Miler)
Wharf to Wharf Race
Wharf to Wharf Race is a 6 miles (plus Little Wharf 3-Miler) event held in Santa Cruz, California. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 16,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Field size
- ~16,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Santa Cruz, California
- Distances
- 6 miles (plus Little Wharf 3-Miler)
- Field size
- About 16,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling (coastal)
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- wharftowharf.com
About the Wharf to Wharf Race
An iconic six-mile coastal run from Santa Cruz to Capitola-by-the-Sea, lined with dozens of live bands, drawing about 16,000 runners each July. The field sells out far in advance.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- The biggest summer running event of its kind on the West Coast; famous 50+ band 'JAMBAR Road Show' on course; routinely sells out months in advance
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Wharf to Wharf Race: common questions
- When is the Wharf to Wharf Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Wharf to Wharf Race held?
- In Santa Cruz, California.
- What distances does the Wharf to Wharf Race offer?
- 6 miles (plus Little Wharf 3-Miler).
- How many people run the Wharf to Wharf Race?
- About 16,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Wharf to Wharf Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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