Surfer’s Path Half Marathon has a picturesque course with breathtaking views of the Monterey Bay shoreline and famous surf spots. This is the perfect event for participants to experience the California vacation. The half marathon starts at legendary Santa Cruz waterfront. The pace of the course is 15 minutes per mile.
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Race Info
Each half marathon finisher will receive a commemorative finisher’s medal. Awards will be provided to the top 3 finishers in the age groups.
Restrooms will be at the start, at each aid station, at the Capitola Village turnaround and at the finish line. Participants will pick up their T-shirts and receive food after the race at Cowells Beach.
Santa Cruz typically enjoys mild to moderately warm (and usually very dry) weather in May. On race day, the average low temperature is 48ºF and the average high temperature is 71ºF.
Race Date
April 27, 2025.
Location
• Start: 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA US 95060
• Finish: Cowell’s Beach at 109 Beach St. Santa Cruz 95060
Directions
Distances
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
Starting Time
- 7:00 AM – half marathon
Entry Fees
- $103 and up – half marathon
Course Map
You can find the course map and description here: runsurferspath.com. Aid stations with water and electrolyte will be located about every 2 miles.
Registration
To join the Surfer’s Path Half Marathon, register online at raceroster.com.
Official Race Website
Additional race information can be found at runsurferspath.com.
Social Media
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Related Events
If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Half Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in April.
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