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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Wharf to Wharf Race

A six-mile coastal run between the Santa Cruz and Capitola wharves, lined with bands, that sells out its 16,000 spots.

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Iconic tradition · Santa Cruz, CA

Wharf to Wharf Race is a landmark running tradition in Santa Cruz, California, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly
When
Last held Sun, July 26, 2026; next date TBA
Start 8:00 AM
Fourth Sunday of July
Where
Start near Portola Dr & 30th Ave (2026); finish Capitola Wharf
Santa Cruz, CA · Santa Cruz
Directions
Entry
Register
Organized by
Wharf to Wharf Race, Inc.
54th annual in 2026 (since 1973)
Official siteRegisterDirections

What to expect

  • point-to-point
  • bands along course
  • sells out
  • coastal
  • wharf finish

2026 Season completed

  • Sun, July 26, 2026

2027 Not announced

2027 not announced

Date TBA

About the run

A six-mile race along the Santa Cruz County coast finishing at Capitola Wharf, with live music along the route. A separate Little Wharf 3-Miler runs in September.

The run

Distances
6 miles
Season
Summer
Swag
Shirt and bag
Field
16,000-runner cap
Benefits
Santa Cruz County youth and school running programs

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.