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ENDURANCE WITH ATTITUDE

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Pink Poppy Flowers

5K

OCT 25, 2026

365d

24h

60m

60s

DON’T DO

ORDINARY

The Santa Cruz 5K is scenic, and packed with coastal character. 

Perfect for runners, walkers, and first-timers alike. This route captures the best of Santa Cruz in just a few miles: 

🌊 Ocean Air
⚡️ Boardwalk energy
☀️ Unmistakable NorCal edge

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WHAT'S

INCLUDED

Pink Poppy Flowers

An exclusive 2026 race shirt and finisher medal

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Aid Stations along the course

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Finish area refreshments

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Finish line festivities 

YOUR 2026

5K COURSE

COMING SOON
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2026

PRICING

FINAL RELEASE

SOLD OUT

PREVIOUS RELEASE

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EARLY ACCESS

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REGISTER NOW

2026

PRICING

PREVIOUS RELEASE

SOLD OUT

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CURRENT RELEASE

NOW OPEN

FROM

$72.

50

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NEXT RELEASE

COMING SOON

FROM

$77.

00

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FINAL RELEASE

FROM

$94.

00

PRICE INCLUDES PROCESSING FEES*

*Pricing subject to change

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FAQS

  • All registration fees are non-refundable. This race, in accordance with management executives, city officials, and local law enforcement, has the authority to cancel any of the events for emergency purposes such as, but not limited to, inclement weather, a pandemic, or threat of terrorism. If such emergency conditions force cancellation, refunds cannot be provided.

  • When you completed your registration and purchased your entry, you should have received a confirmation email from ‘Let’s Do This’ containing all the details of your event booking, including your booking reference.

    If you have a booking ID, please try to enter your details in this link to access your entry. Check that your email address is correctly typed and with no errors.

    Need help finding your booking ID? Reach out to Let's Do This by clicking this link.

    Still not sure? Send us an email at registration@motivsports.com.

  • All participants are required to pick up their race packet at the Race Expo prior to race day. Participants must bring their ID and their QR Code confirmation email to expedite the pick-up process.  Confirmation emails will be emailed to participants the week of the race before the Expo opens.

     

    Race Expo:

    More info coming soon

    Race day packet pick-up on Sunday, Race Day is available for a fee. Participants can purchase this option by following this:

    1. Manage your booking here, and then enter your booking reference.

    2. From your dashboard, click 'Manage' next to your name.

    3. Under 'Make Changes,' click 'Purchase or view add-ons' to add "Pick up on Race Day" to your registration.

  • More info coming soon

  • More info coming soon

  • If you are unable to attend the Race Expo, you may send a proxy to pick up your race packet on your behalf.

    Please send your proxy with a copy of your driver's license (a digital picture is OK) and your QR code confirmation email to expedite the pick up process. Confirmation emails are sent the week of the race. Proxies may only pick up packets for up to 3 people.

MEET OUR 

SPONSORS

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