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Santa Cruz Half Marathon/10K - 2012

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz, CA
4/1/2012 - 4/1/2012
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Info
Register
Half Marathon
10k
Directions
Results
Photos
Volunteer

Santa Cruz Half Marathon

The Santa Cruz Half Marathon consists of a 13.1-mile run/walk along scenic West Cliff Drive past breathtaking vistas of the Pacific coastline.

Learn more about the Santa Cruz Half Marathon >

Santa Cruz 10K Run/Walk

The Santa Cruz 10K Run/Walk consists of a 6.2-mile journey along scenic West Cliff Drive past breathtaking vistas of the Pacific coastline.

Learn more about the Santa Cruz 10K Run/Walk >

Registration

Sunday, April 1st, 2012

There are three ways to register: Online, by Mail, or at one of the packet pick-up locations when we are offering packet pick-up. We will not have registration on Race day!! (Event will sell out - Register online early!)

Online Registration

Download Santa Cruz Half Marathon Entry Form

Mail-In Entry forms

Download Santa Cruz Half Marathon Entry Form

Race Day Registration

We will not have registration available on Race Day!

Check Registration

Am I registered? Click Here!

Race Fees

Half Marathon

Starting at: $45
After October 30th: $50
After January 1st: $55
March 26th to Race Day: $65
?

10K Run/Walk

Starting at: $35
After October 30th: $40
After January 1st: $45
March 26th to Race Day: $55
?

Race Bibs/Packet Pick-up

The Santa Cruz ? Marathon and 10K will be using timing chips again this year and will not be mailing out any of the pre-race materials (bibs, chips, etc). We will be offering various times and locations prior to the race for you to pick up all of your pre-race materials so as to make race day worry-free.

If you aren't able to make one of the pre-race registrations, rest-assured but come early. We will be offering race registration on race day

Dates and Times:

Thursday, March 29th - 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Sports Basement - Map
1177 Kern Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Friday, March 30th ?3:00pm to 7:00pm

Running Revolution Santa Cruz - Map
1664-B Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Saturday, March 31st - 11:00am to 4:00pm

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Map
Aloha Terrace next to the Cocoanut Grove
400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Sunday, April 1st - Race Day - 6:00am to 7:45am

There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!!

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Map
Aloha Terrace next to the Cocoanut Grove
400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Please arrive early enough to pick up your race materials. The race will begin promptly at 8am!

REFUNDS

Entry fees are non-refundable.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Under no circumstances may you sell, trade or allow someone else to take your entry. Such substitutions jeopardize our insurance and our ability to secure the permits necessary to produce future events.

ROLLOVER CREDITS

If you cannot participate in an event for which you have registered, you may be eligible to receive a partial Rollover Credit, which may be applied towards any future Firstwave Events race. Rollover Credits may be applied toward any Firstwave Events race(s) at any time - there's no expiration on your credit. To retain a Rollover Credit, you must notify us of your intention to pull out of a race NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

If within the 30 days leading up to the event a medical reason, military deployment or death in the family will prevent your participation, you must notify us in writing and attach documentation (i.e. doctor's note, deployment notice) to support your claim. We must be in receipt of your written notice at least 72 hours before the published race start time. All requests for Rollover Credits for any reason besides medical, military deployment or death within 30 days of race day will be denied.

No credits will be issued within the last 72 hours prior to race start. A Rollover Fee will apply for all Rollover Credits (See chart below).

ROLLOVER FEES

The amounts listed below will be deducted from the original entry fee paid (less any online processing fees) to determine the remaining amount of credit:

Santa Cruz Half and 10K- $20.00

Half Marathon

The Santa Cruz Half Marathon consists of a 13.1-mile run/walk along scenic West Cliff Drive past breathtaking vistas of the Pacific coastline. Runners then pass through the surrounding neighborhoods and make their way west along a paved path through strawberry fields, past historic farm buildings to Wilder Ranch Sate Park. From there, it's a loop on the Old Cove Landing Trail (unpaved) with incredible views of the rugged ocean bluffs. Runners then retrace their steps back to the finish line festivities on Cowell's Beach just a stone's throw from the start line.

Start Time

8am

Click here for a USATF course map with Elavation

Turn-By-Turn

Start at Beach and Main Streets - 0
Up Beach Street Hill to West Cliff Drive - .2 miles
West Cliff Drive - .2 to 2.8 miles
Right turn on Swanton Blvd. - 2.8 miles
Left turn on Delaware Ave. - 3.2 miles
Right turn on Natural Bridges - 3.3 miles
Left turn on Mission Extension - 3.7 miles
Enter paved trail - 3.9 miles
Left turn through historic farmhouse - 5.1 miles
Right turn on Wilder Ranch main road - 5.2 miles
Left turn at Wilder parking lot - 5.3 miles
Right turn onto Old Cove Landing Trail - 5.4 miles
Return to Wilder Ranch parking lot - 7.6 miles
Right turn onto Wilder Ranch main road - 7.7 miles
Merge back onto paved path - 8.2 miles
Exit paved path at Mission Extension - 9.1 miles
Right turn on Natural Bridges - 9.4 miles
Left turn on Delaware Ave. - 9.8 miles
Right turn on Swanton Blvd. - 9.9 miles
Left onto paved path at West Cliff Drive - 10.3 miles
Paved path on West Cliff Drive - 10.2 - 12.9 miles
Right turn through Cowell's Beach parking area - 13 miles
Finish on the beach - 13.1 miles

The Course will be managed at a 15 minute per mile pace. Strollers & Dogs are not allowed on the course

Aid Stations

Aid will be provided at the start, finish and at 6 course aid stations as follows:

Start Zone on Beach Street (Water)
Station 1 on West Cliff (Water)
Station 2 on Mission St. (Water, Gel)
Station 3 in Wilder Ranch Parking Lot (Water, Sports Drink)
Station 4 in Wilder Ranch Parking Lot (Water, Sports Drink)
Station 5 on Mission St. (Water, Gel)
Station 6 on West Cliff (Water)
Finish Line on the Main Beach (Water, Food)

Your Race Fee Includes:

Finisher Medallion (very unique!)
Race Bib
Commemorative Finisher T-Shirt
Post Race Refreshments and Food
Online Results

Results

Race results will be posted near the finish line and online from the Results Page of the event website after we are done cleaning up following the event.

Awards

Top three male and female finishers overall as well as the following seven age divisions will receive awards:

19 and Under
20 Somethings
30 Somethings
40 Somethings
50 Somethings
60 Somethings
70 plus

Photos

Professional race photos will be supplied by Brightroom Inc. Shots of you in action will be available to view typically one week after the event. You will receive email notification when your proofs are ready to view, otherwise, please check back on the Photo Page of the event website.

10K Run/Walk

The Santa Cruz 10K Run/Walk consists of a 6.2-mile journey along scenic West Cliff Drive past breathtaking vistas of the Pacific coastline. Runners make their way to edge of Natural Bridges State Park and turn around on Swanton Ave. to retrace their steps back to the finish line festivities on Cowell's Beach just a stone's throw from the start line.

Start Time

8:15am

Turn-By-Turn

Start at Beach and Main Streets - 0
Up Beach Street Hill to West Cliff Drive - .2 miles
West Cliff Drive - .2 to 2.8 miles
Right turn on Swanton Blvd. - 2.8 miles
Turn around at Quintana Ct. - 3.1 miles
Left onto paved path on West Cliff Drive - 3.6 miles
Paved path on West Cliff Drive - 3.6 to 6 miles
Right turn through Cowell's Beach parking area - 6.1 miles
Finish on the beach - 6.2 miles

The Course will be managed at a 15 minute per mile pace. Strollers are allowed on the 10K course but must start at the back. Dogs are not allowed on the either the 10K or the Half Marathon course

Aid Stations

Aid will be provided at the start, finish and at two course aid stations located near miles 2 & 4.

Start Zone on Beach Street (Water)
Station 1 on West Cliff (Water)
Station 2 on West Cliff (Water)
Finish Line on the Main Beach (Water, Food)

Your Race Fee Includes:

Race Bib
Commemorative Finishers T-Shirt
Post Race Food & Refreshments
Online Results

Results

Race results will be posted near the finish line and online from the Results Page of the event website after we are done cleaning up following the event.

Awards

Top three male and female finishers overall as well as the following seven age divisions will receive awards:

19 and Under
20 Somethings
30 Somethings
40 Somethings
50 Somethings
60 Somethings
70 plus

Photos

Directions

The Santa Cruz Half Marathon & 10K start line, registration and packet pick-up all take place near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at 400 Beach Street in Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The actual start line is at the corner of Beach and Main Streets.

For door-to-door driving directions click here.

For a map of the Santa Cruz area, click here.

Driving Directions

From Hwy 1 or Hwy 17
Exit at Ocean Street heading south
Right on San Lorenzo Blvd.
Left on Riverside Ave.
Right on 2nd Street
Left on Cliff Street
Left on Beach Street and into public parking on your left or metered parking adjacent to Beach Street.

Parking

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has several public lots and the daily parking fee is $12. All lots will be open and accessible on race day. There is additional metered and free parking in the surrounding area.

Results

2011

10K Searchable

Half Marathon Searchable

2010

2009

2008

Past Results

Course Records

10K Male: Chris Zeiman from Felton, CA 31:58
10K Female: Rachael Tobey from San Francisco, CA 38:06
Half Marathon Male: John Mentzer from Monterey, CA 1:09:51
Half Marathon Female: Kari Anne Bertrand from Gilroy, CA 1:19:27

Race Day Photography

Brightroom, Inc. is an international professional event photography company that enables event participants to view, share and order high quality pictures from sports and corporate events. Brightroom photographers will take your photograph at various points along the race course and at the finish line and you will be able to view, share and purchase your race photos on Brightroom.com.

Where to Look for Brightroom?

Brightroom photography teams will capture images from the race (individual and groups) at various points along the course:

The Start Line
The Light House
Wilder Ranch Bluff (Half Marathon only); and
At the Finish Line

Be sure to wear you bib number on your front side where we can see it, and smile at the finish line! Thursday after the race, visit www.brightroom.com to view, share and order your pictures from the 2010 Santa Cruz Half Marathon & 10K.

Brightroom offers a huge selection of packages at low prices!

Click here for 2012 Santa Cruz Half & 10k Photos

The Santa Cruz Half Marathon & 10K needs your help! We have a number of positions available as a volunteer race staff member or just pitch in and be part of the action on race day. Either way, volunteers receive a commemorative Santa Cruz Half Marathon Volunteer Shirt and a guaranteed memorable experience!

To volunteer, simply fill out our online form >

Our Race Sponsors

Threshold Racing Metro Triathlon

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Almaden Lake Park
4/22/2012 - 4/22/2012

1.5k swim
40k bike
10k run

Race Info

Metro Triathlon

April 22, 2012

Olympic Distance: 1.5k swim, 40k bike & 10k run

Sprint Distance: 1/2mi swim, 15mi bike & 3mi run

The Metro Triathlon follows one of the most historic triathlon race courses in America. It begins with the swim in the calm and temperate waters of Lake Almaden Park. The bike takes you through Almaden Valley into Morgan Hill and back. You will be subject to rolling hills, vistas of the Calero Reservoir, and rural farmland demonstrating San Jose 's truly dynamic geography. The bike course follows a majority of the local Wednesday night ride and some of the Specialized Morgan Hill Ride, two of the more famous local training rides. The run is stress free on bike paths in and around the park. It is flat and fast with multiple well stocked water stations. To learn more, check out our course description, event details, and directions and parking for race day.

Threshold Racing Reservoir Triathlon

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Uvas Reservoir
6/3/2012 - 6/3/2012

1.5k swim
40k bike
10k run

Race Info

Reservoir Triathlon

June 3, 2012

1.5k swim, 40k bike & 10k run

The Reservoir Triathlon will be held in and around the pristine Uvas Reservoir. This is one of the best bodies of water available to multisport activities in the Bay Area. The bike course is completely closed to traffic and takes place on the rolling roads of Santa Clara County and Morgan Hill. The run is on Uvas road and would be considered flat to slightly rolling. To learn more, check out our course description, event details, and directions and parking for race day.

Splash & Dash Evening Series

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Stevens Creek Reservoir
6/7/2012 - 6/7/2012

1.5km swim
5km run

Race Info

Splash & Dash Evening Series

June 7, July 5 and August 2, 2012

1.5km Swim & 5km Run

The Splash and Dash Race series was our first ever event. It is an aquathon consisting of a 1.5km (.94 Mile) swim and a 5km (3.1 mile) run. It is a fun, community focused, grassroots event. There are no timing chips, transition is not fenced in with guards, and spectators, kids and dogs are encouraged. The swim is in Stevens Creek Reservoir right outside of Cupertino, CA. The run is on Stevens Creek Canyon park trails. It is a great way to get an intense effort with two disciplines, or a great way to get open water swimming practice. A lot of top age group triathletes in the region use it as a monthly fitness gauge. We hope you can come out and enjoy the event especially the post race food and refreshments.

Norcal Open Water Swim Series

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Stevens Creek Reservoir in Cupertino, CA
6/7/2012 - 6/7/2012

Open Water Swim

Race Info

Norcal Open Water Swim Series

2012 Events: June 7, June 17, July 5, July 22, August 2, August 19 and September 9.

The Norcal Open Water Swim Series takes place at Stevens Creek Reservoir, Uvas Reservoir and Santa Cruz depending on the date of the event. Stevens Creek Reservoir is located right outside of Cupertino, CA. Uvas Reservoir is considered one of the best bodies of water available to multisport activities in the Bay Area. The Santa Cruz swim will start at 400 Beach Street in Santa Cruz, just east of the wharf.

To learn more, check out our course description, event details, and directions and parking for race day. You can also view results from previous events.

Splash & Dash Weekend Series

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Uvas Reservoir
6/17/2012 - 6/17/2012

1 Mile Swim
2 Mile Swim
1, 3 Mile Aquathon
2, 6 Mile Aquathon

Race Info

Splash & Dash Weekend Series

June 17, July 22 and August 19, 2012

1 Mile Open Water Swim, 2 Mile Open Water Swim, 1 Mile / 3 Mile Aquathon, 2 Mile / 6 Mile Aquathon

The Splash and Dash Weekend Edition will be held in and around the pristine Uvas Reservoir. This is one of the best bodies of water available to multisport activities in the Bay Area.

The will be four different categories of events at each Splash and Dash, 1 Mile Open Water Swim, 2 Mile Open Water Swim. 1 Mile Swim / 3Mile Run Aquathon, and a 2 Mile Swim / 6 Mile Run Aquathon.

The run course will be an out and back on Uvas road and flat with a couple of ?stride breakers? in the form of rolling hills.

Jungle Run Half Marathon/10K - 2012

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Los Gatos High School Track / Los Gatos Creek Trail
7/15/2012 - 7/15/2012

Info
Register
Half Marathon
10k
Directions
Results
Photos
Volunteer

Jungle Run Half Marathon

Learn more about the Jungle Run Half Marathon here >

Jungle Run 10K Run/Walk

Learn more about the Jungle Run 10k here >

There are three ways to register: By Mail, Online or at the event.

Online Registration

Online Registration is now available through July 8th, 2012.

Mail-In Entry Forms

Download the Mail-in Entry From - PDF Format

Mail-In Entry forms must be received by July 4th, 2012.

Do Not Mail Entry forms after July 1st.

Race Fees

Half Marahon

Starting Price: $45
After October 30th: $50
After January 1st: $55
March 26th to Race Day: ?; $65

10K Run/Walk

Starting Price: $35
After October 30th: $40
After January 1st: $45
After March 26th: $55

Race Bibs

Packet Pick-up

The Los Gatos Half Marathon and 10K will be using timing chips this year and will not be mailing out any of the pre-race materials (bibs, chips, etc). We will be offering packet pick-up in Los Gatos prior to the race for you to pick up all of your pre-race materials so as to make race day worry-free.

If you aren't able to make one of the pre-race registrations, rest-assured but come early.

Friday, July 13th - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Athletic Performance - Map
55 West Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408/ 354-7365
www.theathleticperformance.com

Saturday, July 14th - 11:00am to 3:00pm

Runners Factory - Map
51 University Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408/ 395-4311

Sunday, July 15th - Race Day - 6:00am to 6:45am

Los Gatos High School Track - Map
5 New York Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030

Please arrive early enough to pick up your race materials or register. The race will begin promptly at 7am!

REFUNDS

Entry fees are non-refundable.

SUBSTITUTIONS

ROLLOVER CREDITS

No credits will be issued within the last 72 hours prior to race start. A Rollover Fee will apply for all Rollover Credits (See chart below).

ROLLOVER FEES

The amounts listed below will be deducted from the original entry fee paid (less any online processing fees) to determine the remaining amount of credit:

Jungle Run Half and 10K- $20.00

Half Marathon

Start Time

7am Sharp!

Course Description

The Jungle Run Half Marathon consists of a 13.1-mile run/walk that starts and finishes in Los Gatos at the Los Gatos High School Track. The course extends North through the streets of Los Gatos and onto the scenic Los Gatos Creek Trail at the Los Gatos Creek County Park in Campbell. Athletes will enjoy creek-side views on their way back into Los Gatos and into breathtaking Vasona Park. After a small loop around Vasona Lake, athletes will continue South on the Los Gatos Creek Trail into Old Town Los Gatos. From there, it's a short out and back on the unpaved portion of the trail. The turn around takes place before the Dam (and the hills!). Runners then retrace their steps back to the finish line festivities on the Los Gatos High School track.

Click here for USAT&F Map & Elevation: Click Here

Turn-By-Turn

Start on New York Ave. adjacent to the track
Up New York to Bella Vista
Right turn onto Caldwell
Left turn onto Los Gatos Blvd.
Left turn onto Nino Av.
Right turn onto Fisher Av.
Left turn onto Roberts Rd.
Left turn onto Blossom Hill Rd.
Right turn onto Winchester Blvd.
Right turn onto Knowles Dr.
Becomes Dell Av.
Return turn into the Los Gatos Creek County Park
Onto Los Gatos Creek Trail
Through Vasona Park
Continue on path to Old Town Los Gatos
Right turn past the Forbes Mill (becomes dirt)
Continue on path approx. 3/4 miles to turn around
Back to Forbes Mill and into High School
Finish on the track

The course will be managed at a 15 minute per mile pace.

Aid Stations:

Aid stations will begin at mile 3 and will be located approximately every two miles as follows:

Start Zone (Water)
Station 1 on Winchester (Water)
Station 2 in County Park (Water, Gulp & Go Gell)
Station 3 in Vasona (Water, Cytomax Electrolyte)
Station 4 on Creek Trail (Water, Cytomax Electrolyte)
Station 5 on Creek Trail (Water, Cytomax Electrolyte)
Finish Line on Los Gatos High Track (Water & foods)

Your Race Fee Includes:

Race Bib
Commemorative T Shirt
Custom Finishers Medal (Very Unique!!)
Post Race Food
Online Results

Results

Race results will be posted near the finish line and online from the Results Page of the event website following the event.

Awards

Top three male and female finishers overall as well as the following seven age divisions will receive awards:

19 & Under
20 Somethings
30 Somethings
40 Somethings
50 Somethings
60 Somethings
70 Plus

Photos

Professional race photos will be supplied by Brightroom Inc. Shots of you in action will be available to view typically one week after the event. Please check the Photo Page of the event website.

10K Run/Walk

Start Time

7:15am sharp!

Course Description

The Jungle Run 10K Run/Walk consists of a 6.2 mile run/walk that starts and finishes in Los Gatos at the Los Gatos High School Track. The course extends North through the streets of Los Gatos to the entrance of Vasona Park. Athletes will travel past the Vasona Lake shores and continue on the Creek trail back to Old Town Los Gatos. A left turn at Forbes Mill takes runners into Los Gatos High School for the finish on the track.

USAT&F Map with Elavation: Click Here

Turn-By-Turn

Start on New York Ave. adjacent to the track
Up New York to Bella Vista
Right turn onto Caldwell
Left turn onto Los Gatos Blvd.
Left turn onto Nino Av.
Right turn onto Fisher Av.
Left turn onto Roberts Rd.
Left turn onto Blossom Hill Rd.
Right turn into Vasona Park entrance
Continue on Garden Hill Drive past Park Headquarters
Left turn onto Creek Trail at Vasona Dam
Through Vasona Park
Continue on path to Old Town Los Gatos
Left turn past at Forbes Mill
Into High School
Finish on the track

The course will be managed at a 15 minute per mile pace.

Aid Stations

There will be one course aid station as follows:

Station 1 in Vasona (Water, Electrolyte)

Your Race Fee Includes:

Race Bib
Commemorative T Shirt
Post Race Food
Online Results

Results

Race results will be posted near the finish line and online from the Results Page of the event website following the event.

Awards

Top three male and female finishers overall as well as the following seven age divisions will receive awards:

19 & Under
20 Somethings
30 Somethings
40 Somethings
50 Somethings
60 Somethings
70 Plus

Photos

Professional race photos will be supplied by Brightroom Inc. Shots of you in action will be available to view typically one week after the event. Please check the Photo Page of the event website.

Directions

The Jungle Run Half Marathon & 10K start/finish lines and race day registration take place near the Los Gatos High School Track at the back of Los Gatos High School.

Driving/Parking Directions to Los Gatos High School

Limited parking will be available in the Los Gatos High School lots.

From Hwy 17
Exit East Los Gatos Blvd.
Turn right onto Los Gatos Blvd.
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
Park in High School Lots

Driving/Parking Directions to Downtown Los Gatos

There will be plenty of downtown parking that is a short walk to the start/finish lines.

From Hwy 17
Exit Los Gatos/Saratoga Rd. (Hwy 9)
Turn left onto University Ave.
Park in downtown lots
Walk left onto Main Street
High School will be on left (approx. 1/2 mile)

Results

2010 Results

Course Records

Half Marathon
Male Record - James Nielsen 1:09:25
Old record - Jose Juan Pina: 1:10:44
female Record - Sandy Medeiros 1:25:54
Old Record - Sonya Drottar: 1:26:47

10K
Rhodes Walton: 32:58
Angela Hernandez: 39:10

2009 Results

2008 Results (Click Here)

2007 Jungle Run Results (Click Here)

2006 Jungle Run Results (Click Here)

2005 Jungle Run Results (Click Here)

2004 Jungle Run Results (Click Here)

2003 Jungle Run Results (Click Here)

Photos

Click on the link below to view individual photos from the race.

Volunteer

The Los Gatos Jungle Run Half Marathon & 10K needs your help! We have a number of positions available as a volunteer race staff member or just pitch in and be part of the action on race day. Either way, volunteers receive a commemorative Los Gatos Jungle Run Half Marathon Volunteer Shirt and a guaranteed memorable experience!

To volunteer, simply fill out our online form >

Our Race Sponsors

Big Kahuna Triathlon - 2012

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
9/9/2012 - 9/9/2012

Race Info
Register
Expo
Luau
Directions
Results
Photos
Volunteer

Big Kahuna Triathlon Distances

The Big Kahuna is a long course triathlon consisting of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike and a 13.1-mile run. Please click on the links above for specific information or maps for the Swim, Bike or Run courses.

Big Kahuna AquaBike

In 2005, USA Triathlon offered a pilot program called the AquaBike. Eventsin the AquaBike program give athletes the opportunity to compete in a category that comprises the swim and bike portions of the race, but omits the run portion of the race. The Big Kahuna is proud to participate in this program by offering an AquaBike category!

The Big Kahuna AquaBike: Swim - 1.2 miles and Bike - 56 miles
Entries in the Big Kahuna AquaBike will be limited.
Awards will be given to the top three(3) male and female finishers.

Location

The event starts and finishes near the historic Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, CA. The courses are almost entirely coastal with breathtaking views of the rugged California coast, lighthouses and a dramatic finish at the main stage of the Beach Boardwalk. Visit the Directions page for maps, parking information and driving instructions.

Training

Packet Pick-UP

Packet pick-up will take place during the Big Kahuna Expo on Saturday, September 8th from 10am to 6pm at Depot Park at 119 Center Street. Each individual must pick-up his/her own packet and show a photo ID on Saturday, September 8th, including each member of a Relay Team. Packet pick-up WILL NOT be available on Sunday, September 9th before the race. Race packets will contain your designated swim cap, timing chip, bike tags, runner's bib and your commemorative Big Kahuna t-shirt.

USAT

Event sanctioning and insurance compliance require every participant of a USA Triathlon sanctioned event to be a member of USA Triathlon and to present a photo ID. NO PHOTO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Race Start Time

Sunday, September 9th at 7:00am on the Santa Cruz Main Beach east of the wharf. There will be a MANDATORY MEETING at 6:45am at the start line for last minute race instructions along with current course condition reports. Plan to arrive 1-2 hours prior to the start. You need time to park, check in, drop your bike, get marked etc. The event will start at 7:00am sharp!

Swim Waves

7:00: Men 24 & Under/Elite
7:05: Men 25-29
7:10: Men 30-34
7:15: Women 34 & under
7:20: Men 35-39
7:25: Men 40-44
7:30: Women 35 and above
7:35: Men 45 and above
7:40: Athena / Clydesdales / Relays
7:45 AquaBike

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Bike Info

The Bike Segment is a 56-mile scenic tour of the California coastline beginning at Depot Park and across the West Cliff Bridge. The course winds its way through the surrounding West side neighborhoods, then north on Hwy. 1 to the turnaround at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and returning back the same route to the Depot Park transition zone.

Elevation
The bike course is a scenic tour of the California coastline consisting of mostly flat terrain through the Santa Cruz neighborhoods and rolling hills along HWY. 1. There are no significant climbs on the course but there is the potential for strong headwinds when traveling north.

Aid Stations
There are three aid stations on the bike course. Mile 12 will offer fresh water bottles and Hammer HEED. Mile 27 located before the turnaround at Pigeon Point will offer fresh water bottles, Hammer Gel and bananas. Mile 44 at Davenport on the return will offer fresh water bottles. Participants are strongly advised to carry food sufficient for the distance. If you discard an empty water bottle at the exchange, please use the designated area. Your bottle will not be returned to you, so make sure to use an old bottle. No private vehicles or assistance to riders will be allowed on the bike course, including Hwy. 1. Failure to comply is grounds for disqualification

Traffic
The bike course is partially closed to vehicular traffic. The exceptions are Hwy. 1 and a few managed intersections. Cyclist will have free flow access and right of passage through the course. Local law enforcement and/or race officials will be managing intersections. Cyclists should be aware of vehicular traffic and stay in the available bike lanes at all times. The California Highway Patrol will be active on Hwy. 1 and will enforce all traffic laws. Be aware that blocking vehicular traffic by riding abreast is illegal. Cyclists must follow the instructions of race officials and law enforcement officers at all times

Time Limit

Athletes MUST return to the transition zone from the bike segment no later than 1:00PM regardless of start time (last wave starts at 7:40AM). No athletes will be allowed to begin the run after the 1:00PM cut-off time.

Run Info

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.

Aid Stations
Water, Hammer HEED, Hammer gel and assorted fruits will be provided at the following 9 aid stations during the run as follows:

? Transition Area at Depot Park (Water. Hammer HEED, 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)

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.

Weather Conditions

September is one of the best months to be in Santa Cruz. Not to worry, though? you won't boil out there. Average temperature for September is 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Normal for that time of year would be a high of 76 and a low of 53. For up to date weather conditions in Santa Cruz, visit www.accuweather.com.

Overall Awards

The top three male and female finishers will be celebrated on the podium of the main stage with some truly original island-style awards and ceremonies. The awards ceremony usually begins around 2:30pm.

Age Divisions Awards

Top three male and female competitors in the following age divisions will also receive a truly island-style award on the main stage at 2:00pm.

19 & Under
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70+

Relays

All male, all female, and coed teams, 2-3 members per team.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the Charity of Choice for the Big Kahuna Triathlon. Help raise money towards cures for blood cancers and receive a sports training program that provides an experience of a lifetime. Visit www.teamintraining.org for program details.

Aloha and welcome to the 2012 Big Kahuna Triathlon!

Sunday, September 9th - Triathlon Online Registration

2012 Triathlon Registration - Active.com

Online Registration closes September 4, 2010 at midnight!

Register online until September 4th, or in person at the Big Kahuna Expo in Santa Cruz, September 8th at Depot Park.

Online Registration Fees

$185.00 before December 31st, 2010
$200 January 1st - March 27th, 2012
$225 March 31st - September 4th, 2012
$250 At the Big Kahuna Expo (Sept 10th)

Relay Fees

$250 Before December 31st, 2010
$275 January 1st - March 27th, 2012
$300 March 31st - September 4th, 2012
$340 At the Big Kahuna Expo (Sept 10th)

Aqua Bike Fees

$150 Before December 31st, 2010
$170 January 1st - March 27th, 2012
$190 March 31st - September 4th, 2012
$200 At the Big Kahuna Expo (Sept 10th)

Mail-in Registration

Mail-in registration forms must be post marked by September 1st.

Download the Mail-in Entry From - PDF Format

REFUNDS

Entry fees are non-refundable.

SUBSTITUTIONS

ROLLOVER CREDITS

No credits will be issued within the last 72 hours prior to race start. A Rollover Fee will apply for all Rollover Credits (See chart below).

ROLLOVER FEES

The amounts listed below will be deducted from the original entry fee paid (less any online processing fees) to determine the remaining amount of credit:

Big Kahuna Triathlon - $50.00

ALL REGISTERED ATHLETES MUST PICK UP THEIR RACE PACKET AT THE BIG KAHUNA EXPO. NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP.

The Big Kahuna Expo is an island-style open-air bazaar. See the latest in multi-sport equipment from the best in the business and spend the rest of the day visiting the wharf, soaking up some sun and riding the rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Times & Location

The Big Kahuna Expo will take place on Saturday, September 8th from 10am to 6pm at Depot Park located at 119 Center Street Santa Cruz, CA 95006.

Directions to the Expo

Visit the Directions page for maps, parking information and driving instructions to the Big Kahuna Expo.

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will take place ONLY during the Big Kahuna Expo on Saturday, September 8th. Race packets will contain your designated swim cap, timing device, bike tags, runner's bib and your commemorative Big Kahuna t-shirt. Pre-purchased parking passes will also be available at the Expo.

The Big Kahuna Post-Race Luau is the island style festival that awaits you at the finish line on Sunday, September 9th. Athletes will be treated to food and refreshments, plus plenty of live Hawaiian music and entertainment brought to you by Michelle Kiba and the Aloha Style Band from the Beach Boardwalk's Summer Bandstand right near the finish line.

Don't miss the award ceremony beginning at 2:30pm from the Summer Bandstand!

The Big Kahuna Triathlon starts and finishes near the historic Beach Boardwalk at 400 Beach Street in Santa Cruz, California. The Big Kahuna Transition Area is located at Depot Park at 119 Center Street. NEW this year -- The Big Kahuna Expo on Friday, September 8th and Saturday, September 9th is in the Cowell's Beach parking lot, at the intersection of Pacific and Beach Streets, next to the municipal wharf.

For a map of the Beach Boardwalk, click here.

For a map of the Santa Cruz area, click here. (PDF 370k)

Expo Directions for Saturday, September 8th at Depot Park

From Hwy 1 or Hwy 17
Exit at Ocean Street heading south
Right onto Broadway
Left onto Center Street

Race Day Directions for Sunday, September 9th to Boardwalk Parking

From Hwy 1 or Hwy 17
Exit at Ocean Street heading south
Right on San Lorenzo Blvd.
Left on Riverside Ave.
Follow city signs to Boardwalk parking areas

Race Day Directions for Sunday, September 9th at Depot Park

From Hwy 1 or Hwy 17
Exit at Ocean Street heading south
Right onto Broadway
Left onto Center Street
Right into Depot Park Parking on the right hand side.

Parking

There is limited parking available at Depot Park on race day. Parking is $5 all-day and paid for by purchasing a parking coupon at stations in the lot. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has several public lots and the daily parking fee is $12. All lots will be open and accessible on Saturday, September 8th. On Sunday, September 9th, race participants and spectators can park in the Beach Boardwalk lot or at/near Depot Park. Metered parking is also available on city streets both days.

2011 Kahuna Results

2010 Kahuna Results

2009 Big Medium Kahuna Results!!

2008 Big Kahuna Results!

2007 Big Kahuna Results!

2006 Big Kahuna Results

2005 Results (Click Here)

2004 Results (Click Here)

Overall Awards

The top three male and female finishers will be celebrated on the podium of the main stage with some truly original island-style awards and ceremonies. The awards ceremony begins promptly at 2:00pm.

Age Divisions Awards

Top three male and female competitors in the following age divisions will also receive a truly island-style award on the main stage at 2:00pm.

19 & Under
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70+

Relay Divisions Awards

The top Male, Female and Coed team will also receive a truly island-style award on the main stage at 2:00pm.

All female team
All male team
Coed team

Event Photos

Click the Brightroom logo to view the 2010 Big Kahuna Triathlon pictures.

The Big Kahuna needs your help! We have a number of positions available on the race committee, or chose something a little less long-term ? you make the call. Either way, volunteers receive a commemorative Big Kahuna Volunteer Shirt and a guaranteed memorable experience!

To volunteer, simply fill out our online form >