4.15 mile, 2-loop cross country race on the fire roads of the upper UC - Santa Cruz campus. This race is part of the Pacific Association-USATF cross country Grand Prix series. The race starts and finishes at the open meadow above the UCSC Firestation on Chinquapin Road. Registration opens at 8 AM alongside the fire road above the small parking lot above the Firestation. Womens race 9AM, Mens Masters 9:45AM, Mens Open 10:30AM Limited parking at the Crown College parking lot. Additional parking is at the East Remote Parking Lot on Hagar Drive. Covid vaccination (or negative test results within the past 7 days) affidavit and COVID Symptom questionnaire will need to be filled out by all participants when picking up race bibs. 
  It's time for our Summer Fun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon run/walk!! &nbsp;&nbsp;<h4>Event details and schedule</h4>&nbsp; Bib pick up - 7:00-7:30AM Start - 7:30AM&nbsp; &nbsp; Everyone will get a time and place on our results page at: www.abetterworldrunning.com We take pictures that are free to download on our facebook page. We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience and somewhat informal. OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com &nbsp;&nbsp;NO REFUNDS&nbsp; NO BANDITS PLEASE &nbsp; Course map: The course is super easy to follow. &nbsp;It will consist of counter clockwise loops around the beach path that will be marked. 5k (1 loop), 10k (2 loops), 15k (3 loops): <object height="0">http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6245011</object> &nbsp; Half marathon is 3 x 4.36 mile loops: <object height="0">http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6245013</object> ​ Address&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;2000 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA&nbsp; Off of beach path off of Bay St. &amp; Ocean Ave. near Crescent Bay Park Parking&nbsp;- &nbsp;Please check the signs on the meters to indicate where there is no parking. &nbsp;The beach parking lot has an all day flat fee that can be paid through machine, or when the booth is open. &nbsp;The price varies from $8-12 depending on the season.

The Santa Rosa Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Dante Capone won the 2024 Santa Rosa Marathon in 2:24:18 while Amber Elias won the women's marathon  in 2:59:41.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results