The best running trails in Santa Cruz
4.2
(8)
500
runners
25
runs
Last updated: December 10, 2025
79
runners
25.3km
03:49
930m
930m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
67
runners
7.91km
01:01
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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62
runners
29.7km
03:51
640m
640m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
45
runners
11.7km
01:37
390m
390m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
30
runners
10.5km
01:06
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
26
runners
8.53km
01:08
270m
270m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
27
runners
7.88km
00:50
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
13
runners
31.8km
03:56
520m
520m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.0
(1)
15
runners
6.69km
00:59
270m
270m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
14
runners
7.05km
00:50
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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