Santa Cruz Westside 10K
Join us for the Santa Cruz Westside 10k! This exciting event starts at the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk takes participants on a scenic 6.2 mile journey along Westcliff Drive, offering incredibly scenic ocean views and passing the historic Santa Cruz Lighthouse overlooking Steamers Lane. The race finishes at Cowell's Beach, next to the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Date
Saturday, October 11, 2025.
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Registration
Registration includes access to an amazing coastal course, chip timing and bib, custom finishers medallion, commemorative event shirt, course management and support and post event refreshments. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. If for any reason the event can not take place in-person it will be produced virtually. If you can not participate in the 2025 event, please write to us following the event and your event shirt will be mailed to you. Medals are for finishers only.
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Start Time
The race begins promptly at 8:00 am.
Course Management
The course is managed at a 15 minute per mile pace. If you are passed by the event crew, you will be asked to move onto the sidewalk. Once you are on the sidewalk, you must follow all traffic laws deemed by the County of Santa Cruz.
Course Map (course subject to change)
Aid Stations
Water will be provided at the course aid stations located at miles 1.5 and 4.5.
Restrooms
There will be restrooms located at the start, at each aid station, and at the finish line.
Sweat Check
There will be a sweat check area near the Start/Finish line courtesy of Kennolyn Camps.
Finish Area
The finish line is located on Cowell’s Beach where participants receive post race food and enjoy the finish celebration!
Event Shirt and Medal
Each 10k finisher will receive an event shirt and commemorative finisher’s medal at the Finish Line.
Awards
Awards will be provided to the top three over-all male and female finishers.