The best running trails in Santa Cruz
4.3
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263
runners
23
runs
Last updated: October 29, 2025
2.5
(2)
14
runners
1. Running loop from Lourdes
7.50km
00:51
100m
100m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(1)
8
runners
2. Playa Tamarindo loop from Lourdes
6.84km
00:45
100m
100m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
runners
3. Punta Guachipelines loop from Las Catalinas
5.95km
00:44
120m
120m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
12
runners
4. Playa Blanca loop from Surf Side
7.99km
00:54
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9
runners
5. Running loop from Avellanas
6.59km
00:41
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
runners
6. Punta Penca loop from Las Catalinas
7.84km
00:59
200m
200m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
runners
7. Punta Guachipelines – Playa Dantita loop from Las Catalinas
17.9km
02:16
340m
340m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
runners
8. Playa Róbalo loop from Avellanas
12.1km
01:24
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
9. Running loop from Las Catalinas
4.92km
00:39
160m
160m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
runners
10. Playa Potrero loop from Surf Side
5.04km
00:31
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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