Sporting Events
Santa Cruz: WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy, but there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats dot the waves almost as frequently as surf boards here, benefiting from the tides and currents that make this beach town so special. So it is no surprise that the Santa Cruz Harbor and the Santa Cruz Yacht Club have become a nexus for the sailing community, with a calendar packed with activities and a weekly regatta, which brings out even the biggest land lover to admire the race every Wednesday.
Pleasure Point Park: Sharks Cove Surf Classic
Pleasure Point County Park E Cliff Drive and 33rd Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesRegistration starts at 7 a.m. on the beach at Sharks Cove. Competition begins at 8 a.m. Lunch, sponsored by Pizza My Heart, will be served to all participants. Be sure to bring a board that you don’t mind SHARING with someone else! Or just enjoy the show and beautiful scenery from the walkway above the cliffs! Limited edition event T shirts and hoodies will be available to buy on the day of event. Supplies always sell out fast so come early if you want to purchase some killer Sharks Cove Classic memorabilia!!
Santa Cruz: WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy, but there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats dot the waves almost as frequently as surf boards here, benefiting from the tides and currents that make this beach town so special. So it is no surprise that the Santa Cruz Harbor and the Santa Cruz Yacht Club have become a nexus for the sailing community, with a calendar packed with activities and a weekly regatta, which brings out even the biggest land lover to admire the race every Wednesday.
San Lorenzo River Trail Run
Harvey West Park 326 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesRun through 300 foot tall, 1500 year-old Coastal Redwoods, lush stream canyons, open meadows, pine and oak forests, and high dry chaparral-covered ridges. The Half Marathon, 30K, Marathon, and 50K events cross the San Lorenzo River multiple times! (Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor’s measuring wheel.)
Santa Cruz: WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy, but there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats dot the waves almost as frequently as surf boards here, benefiting from the tides and currents that make this beach town so special. So it is no surprise that the Santa Cruz Harbor and the Santa Cruz Yacht Club have become a nexus for the sailing community, with a calendar packed with activities and a weekly regatta, which brings out even the biggest land lover to admire the race every Wednesday.
Seabright Beach: TAC Skimblast Skimboarding Contest
Seabright Beach Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesHead to the far south corner of Seabright Beach, near the Walton Lighthouse for the 10th Annual TAC Skimblast skimboarding competition. Professional competitors include three-time men’s UST champion Lucas Fink from Rio De Janeiro, 2021 men’s UST Champion Gerardo Valencia from Barra De Navidad, Mexico, and local talents Reef Grell, David Haefele, and Kai Schmidt from Santa Cruz. The event also welcomes amateur skimboarders of all skill levels and ages. “This year marks a decade of TAC Skimblast, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. This is the biggest skimboarding event in Northern California with nearly 100 participants each year. The level of competition at the professional level continues to go higher each year. This is an awesome opportunity to watch the best skimboarders in the world compete in Santa Cruz. It’s going to be an epic day.” -Ben Koscielniak, Contest Director and owner of TAC Apparel. Highlights: Second stop of the 2024 United Skim Tour International and local professional skimboarders Amateur divisions for all skill levels Free to watch
Santa Cruz: WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy, but there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats dot the waves almost as frequently as surf boards here, benefiting from the tides and currents that make this beach town so special. So it is no surprise that the Santa Cruz Harbor and the Santa Cruz Yacht Club have become a nexus for the sailing community, with a calendar packed with activities and a weekly regatta, which brings out even the biggest land lover to admire the race every Wednesday.
Santa Cruz: WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy, but there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats dot the waves almost as frequently as surf boards here, benefiting from the tides and currents that make this beach town so special. So it is no surprise that the Santa Cruz Harbor and the Santa Cruz Yacht Club have become a nexus for the sailing community, with a calendar packed with activities and a weekly regatta, which brings out even the biggest land lover to admire the race every Wednesday.
Santa Cruz: WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy, but there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats dot the waves almost as frequently as surf boards here, benefiting from the tides and currents that make this beach town so special. So it is no surprise that the Santa Cruz Harbor and the Santa Cruz Yacht Club have become a nexus for the sailing community, with a calendar packed with activities and a weekly regatta, which brings out even the biggest land lover to admire the race every Wednesday.
Tri Santa Cruz
Cowell Beach 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesTri Santa Cruz is one of the most fun and scenic events on the west coast. The race has a sprint and international (Olympic) distance triathlon, with relays and aquabike categories for both races. There is a special, non-competitive Family & Friends wave for people who are new to triathlon or just want to have a fun day. The sheltered swim and flat bike and run course make this a perfect place for a first race. The bike ride is a totally closed course and both the bike and run courses follow the coastline to create one of the most scenic races around! It also makes cheering on your athlete a vacation itself!
Santa Cruz Harbor: Annual Regatta
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesYou’ve enjoyed the Wednesday night sailboat races all Summer, but you do not want to miss the big Annual Regatta! If you own a sailboat, you do not need to be a member of the Santa Cruz Yacht Club or have a previous race rating to register for the race. Sailboats in all classes are welcome to join. You could watch this Sunday race for free as you do on Wednesday nights. You could join in on the gourmet award ceremony dinner with no host bar and musical entertainment after the race for $35. If you are a certified sailor with a sailboat, you could join the reverse sailing race and attend the award dinner for $50. You could catch a ride on the Chardonnay sailboat participating in the race and attend the dinner for $100. All this and much more for your day at Santa Cruz Harbor!
Santa Cruz: WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy, but there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats dot the waves almost as frequently as surf boards here, benefiting from the tides and currents that make this beach town so special. So it is no surprise that the Santa Cruz Harbor and the Santa Cruz Yacht Club have become a nexus for the sailing community, with a calendar packed with activities and a weekly regatta, which brings out even the biggest land lover to admire the race every Wednesday.
Santa Cruz: WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy, but there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats dot the waves almost as frequently as surf boards here, benefiting from the tides and currents that make this beach town so special. So it is no surprise that the Santa Cruz Harbor and the Santa Cruz Yacht Club have become a nexus for the sailing community, with a calendar packed with activities and a weekly regatta, which brings out even the biggest land lover to admire the race every Wednesday.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: Santa Cruz Trail Run
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA, United StatesGiant redwoods dominate the landscape in our Santa Cruz Trail Run. Aside from coiling single-track that opens to expansive roads and paths–and even sand–participants will enjoy the ocean breezes pouring in from the Santa Cruz coast. This race delivers everything from river crossings to high ridges with aid stations every 5-6 miles for refueling before tackling the next beautiful, albeit strenuous, section. This is a perfect race for family and friends to attend. They can cheer, enjoy Henry Cowell Park, and consume post-race food fit for a trail running king or queen!
Santa Cruz: WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy, but there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats dot the waves almost as frequently as surf boards here, benefiting from the tides and currents that make this beach town so special. So it is no surprise that the Santa Cruz Harbor and the Santa Cruz Yacht Club have become a nexus for the sailing community, with a calendar packed with activities and a weekly regatta, which brings out even the biggest land lover to admire the race every Wednesday.