Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge
- Date Sun 23rd August 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Santa Cruz, California
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing at the Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026! This exciting event takes place on the beautiful fire roads of the upper UC-Santa Cruz campus, featuring a challenging 4.15-mile, 2-loop cross country race. As part of the Pacific Association-USATF cross country Grand Prix series, this race promises to be a thrilling experience for both participants and spectators alike.
Runners will kick off the day with the Women's race at 9 AM, followed by the Men's Masters race at 9:45 AM and the Men's Open race at 10:30 AM. Participants can register starting at 8 AM near the open meadow above the UCSC Firestation on Chinquapin Road. Do keep in mind that parking is limited at the Crown College parking lot, with additional parking available at the East Remote Parking Lot on Hagar Drive—just be sure to allow extra time as it's nearly a mile away from registration. Come out and join the excitement of this vibrant community event in Santa Cruz!
Runners will kick off the day with the Women's race at 9 AM, followed by the Men's Masters race at 9:45 AM and the Men's Open race at 10:30 AM. Participants can register starting at 8 AM near the open meadow above the UCSC Firestation on Chinquapin Road. Do keep in mind that parking is limited at the Crown College parking lot, with additional parking available at the East Remote Parking Lot on Hagar Drive—just be sure to allow extra time as it's nearly a mile away from registration. Come out and join the excitement of this vibrant community event in Santa Cruz!
Organiser's Description
4.15 mile, 2-loop cross country race on the fire roads of the upper UC - Santa Cruz campus. This race is part of the Pacific Association-USATF cross country Grand Prix series. The race starts and finishes at the open meadow above the UCSC Firestation on Chinquapin Road. Registration opens at 8 AM alongside the fire road above the small parking lot above the Firestation. Womens race 9AM, Mens Masters 9:45AM, Mens Open 10:30AM Limited parking at the Crown College parking lot. Additional parking is at the East Remote Parking Lot on Hagar Drive. Allow extra time - parking is limited and the additional parking is close to one mile away from registration. Parking violations are strictly enforced!
Races
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Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge - 4.15 Miles
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$27.50
OPENS 12 MAYLimited parking is at Crown College parking lot. Additional parking is available at the East Remote parking lot on Hagar Drive (just below the East Fieldhouse). This parking lot is just less than one mile from the race course. The walk to the race start is uphill so allow for ample time.
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701 Chinquapin Road, Santa Cruz, 95064, CA, United States
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