Race The Flame
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Santa Cruz, California
- Price $20.00
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Race The Flame event on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in beautiful Santa Cruz! This unique run/walk not only challenges participants to gauge their speed and stamina but also emphasizes the importance of wildfire awareness and emergency preparedness within our community. Participants can choose from competitive run options or leisurely walks, with distances designed to accommodate all fitness levels. The race kicks off at the East Field of the UCSC campus and winds down Coolidge Drive, culminating at the Bay Tree Campus Bookstore and High Street.
This award-winning event isn't just about racing; it culminates in a vibrant emergency preparedness fair where community organizations will share vital information on how to stay safe during emergencies. With registration fees at just $20 for adults and $10 for kids aged 12 and under, it’s an affordable way to engage with your community while learning essential skills. Don't miss your chance to be part of this inspiring day dedicated to fostering resilience and readiness in Santa Cruz! Remember, parking is available at the East Remote Parking Lot, and shuttle buses will be ready to take you back to your vehicle after the festivities.
This award-winning event isn't just about racing; it culminates in a vibrant emergency preparedness fair where community organizations will share vital information on how to stay safe during emergencies. With registration fees at just $20 for adults and $10 for kids aged 12 and under, it’s an affordable way to engage with your community while learning essential skills. Don't miss your chance to be part of this inspiring day dedicated to fostering resilience and readiness in Santa Cruz! Remember, parking is available at the East Remote Parking Lot, and shuttle buses will be ready to take you back to your vehicle after the festivities.
Organiser's Description
Are you ready? If you had to escape a wildfire in Santa Cruz how long would it take you to run or walk to reach safety? Would you know which way to go? Heres your chance to test yourself and gain knowledge about wildfires and their impact on our community.
Join the second award-winning emergency preparedness run/walk in Santa Cruz - hosted by the City of Santa Cruz and The University of California at Santa Cruz.
Adults are only $20 and kids 12 and under are $10. This will automatically be calculated at check-out.
Each participant will receive a bib with a timing chip regardless of which category you select. Competitive runners should pick the run option. Walkers and strollers will start after competitive runners.
Because this event takes place on the UCSC campus there is a strict "no dogs" policy, so please plan on leaving your pooch at home.
BACKGROUND
Race the Flame combines a community fun run, and an wildfire and emergency preparedness fair hosted by the City of Santa Cruz at the finish line.
This event reinforces the community commitment to emergency preparedness and hazard mitigation. It highlights the shared responsibility to protect our community.
The race begins on the UCSC campus at the East Field and follows a route down Coolidge Drive with an ending at the Bay Tree Campus Bookstore and High Street.
At the finish line, an emergency preparedness fair will celebrate community resilience. Community-based organizations will share emergency preparedness information with the community. The fair will focus community attention on the need for 72 hours of personal and household preparedness.
During the registration process you will be asked if you would like to opt into Cruz Aware, the local emergency notification service. Find more information by clicking tab above.
Parking will be available at the East Remote Parking Lot on Hagar Drive. Shuttle busses will be available to take you from the finish line up to your car or bike.
Join the second award-winning emergency preparedness run/walk in Santa Cruz - hosted by the City of Santa Cruz and The University of California at Santa Cruz.
Adults are only $20 and kids 12 and under are $10. This will automatically be calculated at check-out.
Each participant will receive a bib with a timing chip regardless of which category you select. Competitive runners should pick the run option. Walkers and strollers will start after competitive runners.
Because this event takes place on the UCSC campus there is a strict "no dogs" policy, so please plan on leaving your pooch at home.
BACKGROUND
Race the Flame combines a community fun run, and an wildfire and emergency preparedness fair hosted by the City of Santa Cruz at the finish line.
This event reinforces the community commitment to emergency preparedness and hazard mitigation. It highlights the shared responsibility to protect our community.
The race begins on the UCSC campus at the East Field and follows a route down Coolidge Drive with an ending at the Bay Tree Campus Bookstore and High Street.
At the finish line, an emergency preparedness fair will celebrate community resilience. Community-based organizations will share emergency preparedness information with the community. The fair will focus community attention on the need for 72 hours of personal and household preparedness.
During the registration process you will be asked if you would like to opt into Cruz Aware, the local emergency notification service. Find more information by clicking tab above.
Parking will be available at the East Remote Parking Lot on Hagar Drive. Shuttle busses will be available to take you from the finish line up to your car or bike.
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1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, 95060, CA, United States
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