🌊 A one-mile race through downtown Santa Cruz.
Run fast, have fun, join the community!
🗓️March 15, 2026
📌Registration is now OPEN!
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03/30/2026
Our race directors Tim and Rich presenting a check for $2,350 from The Santa Cruz Mile to Teen Kitchen Project alongside Founder and Executive Director Angela Farley.
Grateful to support their mission and the impact they continue to make in our community.
03/25/2026
The Santa Cruz Mile was an amazing day of fast feet, big smiles, and community energy! From first timers to seasoned runners, everyone brought their best.
It was truly a day of unforgettable moments. More race day media coming soon! ⚡️
03/25/2026
The Santa Cruz Mile brought fast times and big smiles! Congrats to our Top 3 Men and Women:
Men:
🥇 Garrett Macquiddy - 4:13
🥈 Emmett Reynier - 4:18
🥉 Joshua Sealand - 4:19
Women:
🥇 Claire Yerby - 4:45
🥈 JJ Escalera 5:04
🥉 Mari Friedman 5:09
Masters in the 40s-70s put in amazing runs too! 💪 Thanks to everyone who ran and cheered at the inaugural Santa Cruz Mile. Who’s ready for next year? 👀
03/15/2026
It’s race day! A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners for supporting the inaugural Santa Cruz Mile. Your support helped bring this event to life and made this first year so special for our community.
We couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌💙
03/14/2026
Bib packet pickup is today! 🏃♂️
Stop by Santa Cruz Running Company TODAY to grab your race bib before race day.
Saturday, March 14
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Avoid the race-morning rush and get ready for the Santa Cruz Mile tomorrow!
See you there!
03/13/2026
Cash prizes are on the line! 💵
Big thanks to the Santa Cruz Track Club for supporting our runners at The Santa Cruz Mile.
Register TODAY before prices increase!
Link in bio 🏃♂️
03/13/2026
Don’t forget to register for The Santa Cruz Mile by tomorrow before prices go up! ⚡️ See you Sunday morning on the course.
Pricing for late registration begins March 14!
03/06/2026
Race day is almost here! 🏁
Here’s a quick guide to help you feel prepared for The Santa Cruz Mile.
Save this post for race morning and drop any questions in the comments. We’re happy to help!
Your race bib also unlocks exclusive local discounts and access to the Nike Post Race Experience after the race. (More details coming soon)
See you on the start line in Santa Cruz 🌊
03/06/2026
The official race tee is here! ⚡️
Every participant at The Santa Cruz Mile will receive this exclusive Nike Dri Fit shirt with their registration. Lightweight, breathable, and perfect for race day and beyond.
Join us in the heart of Santa Cruz for a high energy mile that brings together runners of all levels and the local community.
If you’ve been on the fence about signing up, it’s not too late. Race day is March 15 and we’d love to have you be part of it!
Register through the link in our bio.