Surfer's Path Marathon, Capitola Half Marathon & Relay

The courses feature ocean and beachfront views along the Santa Cruz County coast. The event starts at the legendary Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and travels east along the bluffs to the City of Capitola. Following a loop through Capitola Village, runners will retrace their steps back along the coastline to the half marathon finish on Cowell's Beach. Full marathoners continue onto the West Cliff path. The course travels to historic Wilder Ranch State Park where runners complete a picturesque bluff trail loop before their return to West Cliff and the finish near the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf on Cowell’s Beach.