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California
Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz

The best running trails around Santa Cruz

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Running around Santa Cruz is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Santa Cruz—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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1. Natural Bridge State Beach loop from Seabright

8.95km

00:56

30m

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Moderate
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Hard

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Moderate

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Hard
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