About the Santa Cruz Trail Run
The course runs through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, where the trees are tall enough to block out most of the sky. Single-track winds through the redwoods, then opens onto wider paths and even a stretch of sand. There are river crossings and exposed ridges, and the climbing is genuine. Ocean air pushes in from the coast, which you notice on the high sections.
Bib pickup happens race morning in the park. Parking inside the park costs a fee, and spots are limited, so carpooling from Felton is worth considering. After finishing, there is a spread of snacks at the finish, both sweet and salty, plus fresh fruit. No dogs are allowed inside the park.
Free race emails
Get the Weekly RunSesh
In for this one or still deciding, keep race season near Felton on your radar: a Monday look ahead and a Thursday rundown of the weekend's races.
Two helpful emails per week. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.
13.2 Miles · 2025 results
125finishers
1:59:52winner
2:55:45median
7:03:04cutoff
Top 3: Olivier Vannier (1:59:52) · Henry Duncan (2:03:14) · Mac Fifield (2:05:47)
6.2 Miles · 2025 results
97finishers
47:36winner
1:14:09median
3:15:49cutoff
Top 3: Mike Weems (47:36) · Connor Williams (49:12) · Noah Richwine (51:10)
18.2 Miles · 2025 results
88finishers
2:18:26winner
3:20:50median
4:55:16cutoff
Top 3: Alan Quintero (2:18:26) · Connor Williams (2:18:38) · Jennifer Schaffhouser (2:19:03)
The Santa Cruz Trail Run has been held every year since at least 2012. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
18.2 Miles8/22/2026 08:30-
13.2 Miles8/22/2026 08:45-
6.2 Miles8/22/2026 09:00-
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Where to Stay
Traveling for this race? The map shows hotels and rentals in and around Felton — pan or zoom to compare what's nearby.
The map is provided by Stay22. If you book through it, RunSesh may earn a commission at no extra cost to you — it never affects the races we list.
