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 day at the Race The Flame event on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the beautiful setting of Santa Cruz! This unique 2.3-mile run/walk is not just a race; it's an opportunity to learn about wildfire safety and emergency preparedness while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere. Starting at the UCSC campus's East Field, participants will navigate the scenic route down Coolidge Drive, finishing at the Bay Tree Campus Bookstore and High Street.
The event is open to everyone, with adult registration priced at just $20 and kids 12 and under at $15. Each participant will receive a bib with a timing chip, ensuring a fun and competitive experience for those who choose to run. After crossing the finish line, join us at the emergency preparedness fair, where local organizations will provide valuable information on how to stay safe in emergencies. Don’t forget, there’s a strict no-dogs policy on campus, so make sure to plan accordingly. Whether you're running, walking, or gathering knowledge, Race The Flame promises an enjoyable and informative day dedicated to community resilience!
The event is open to everyone, with adult registration priced at just $20 and kids 12 and under at $15. Each participant will receive a bib with a timing chip, ensuring a fun and competitive experience for those who choose to run. After crossing the finish line, join us at the emergency preparedness fair, where local organizations will provide valuable information on how to stay safe in emergencies. Don’t forget, there’s a strict no-dogs policy on campus, so make sure to plan accordingly. Whether you're running, walking, or gathering knowledge, Race The Flame promises an enjoyable and informative day dedicated to community resilience!
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 $15. 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. The total distance is 2.3 miles from start to finish.
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 $15. 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. The total distance is 2.3 miles from start to finish.
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, 95064, CA, United States
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