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The Run Segment is 13.1-mile out and back beginning at the Transition Area
at Depot Park and heading across the West Cliff Bridge to the West Cliff
Path. From there, it’s a primarily flat, fast, coastal run along the
West Cliff path around Natural Bridges State Park, through the surrounding
community, along an access path to Wilder Ranch State Park for the dramatic
turnaround on the rugged ocean bluffs. Runners will then return on the same
route to a dramatic finish on the beach in front of the main stage at the
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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Aid Stations
Water, Hammer HEED, Hammer gel and assorted fruits will be provided
at the following 9 aid stations during the run as follows:
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• Transition Area at Depot
Park (Water. Cytomax, Bananas)
• Lighthouse Field (Water)
• West Cliff (Water, Hammer HEED)
• Shaffer (Water, Hammer Gel, Bananas)
• Wilder Ranch (Water, Hammer HEED)
• Wilder Ranch (Water, Hammer HEED)
• Shaffer (Water, Hammer Gel, Bananas)
• West Cliff (Water, Hammer HEED)
• Lighthouse Field (Water)
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Rules & Instructions
The Big Kahuna is a USA
Triathlon sanctioned event. USA
Triathlon is the national governing body of triathlon and duathlon
in the United States.
Traffic
The Run Segment is fairly clear of vehicular traffic. For the most part,
you will be running along paved designated footpaths. Only the final .2
miles is on the sand. The path on West Cliff Drive, however, is NOT closed
to other pedestrian or bicycle traffic. Runners are asked to stay to the
right on the path and pass on the left when it’s clear. Once you
are past Natural Bridges, you will be relatively clear of other pedestrian,
vehicle and bicycle traffic. Please follow the instructions of law enforcement
officers and race officials.
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