Santa Cruz, CA
Sunday, October 25, 2026
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Race Dates
2027: TBDCourse Information
Profile: Rolling HillsRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 60°F (15°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 97.64Race Size
2026: No ResultsBQ Percentages
2026: N/AMiscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: Yes
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 73°F (23°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
49°F (9°C) |
PR Score |
97.98 |
Course Score |
98.13 |
Marathon rankings for the Santa Cruz Marathon will be listed once results for this inaugural marathon have been posted.
The Santa Cruz Marathon has a Course Score of 98.13, ranking it as the 338th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 29th fastest marathon course in California.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Santa Cruz Marathon a PR Score of 97.64. The PR Score ranks the Santa Cruz Marathon as the 321st best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 24th best marathon for a PR in California.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Santa Cruz Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and California for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 110 feet (33m)
Min Elevation: 3 feet (0m)
Elevation Gain: 813 feet (247m)
Elevation Loss: 810 feet (246m)
Course updated 09/17/2026
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