Outdoor events near Santa Cruz, California
26 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Santa Cruz over the next three months: 13 races, 3 group outings and classes, and 10 ranger-led or guided programs. 8 are this weekend. A typical October day in Santa Cruz reaches about 74°F and drops to 50°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 8 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 26 upcoming
- 8 this weekend
- October: 17
- November: 8
- December: 1
- Guided tourGuided Hike to Castle Rock Falls and Goat RockSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AMCastle Rock State Park · 18 mi from Santa CruzFree
Nearby · lamblukas, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Guided tourGuided Coastal WalkSat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AM · +8 more datesWilder Ranch State Park · 2.9 mi from Santa CruzFree
Nearby · lamblukas, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Guided tourRedwood Grove Guided WalkSat, Oct 10 · 1:00 PM · +13 more datesBig Basin Redwoods State Park · 17 mi from Santa CruzFree- RaceOmar's Dream RunSun, Oct 11 · All daySan Jose · 25 mi from Santa Cruz
- RaceRock & RunSun, Oct 11 · 8:00 AMGraniterock - A.R. Wilson Quarry, Aromas · 23 mi from Santa Cruz
- Guided tourHighlights LoopSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AMHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park · 4.8 mi from Santa CruzFree
- VolunteerCoastal Scrub Habitat RestorationSun, Oct 11 · 9:30 AM · +2 more datesAño Nuevo State Park · 18 mi from Santa CruzFree
- Guided tourRedwood Grove Guided WalkSun, Oct 11 · 12:00 PM · +5 more datesHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park · 4.7 mi from Santa CruzFree
- VolunteerFuel Reduction WorkdayFri, Oct 16 · 10:00 AM · +1 more dateBig Basin Redwoods State Park · 17 mi from Santa CruzFree
- RaceRace The FlameSat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AMSanta Cruz · 1.1 mi from Santa Cruz
- 5KRise Up and Run 5KSat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AMSan Jose · 24 mi from Santa Cruz
- VolunteerHabitat Restoration Volunteer DaySat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM · +2 more datesFort Ord Dunes State Park · 25 mi from Santa CruzFree
- Guided tourPlant WalkSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMBig Basin Redwoods State Park · 17 mi from Santa CruzFree
- RaceSurf City Cyclocross at Crest RanchSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMSanta Cruz · 12 mi from Santa Cruz
- Guided tourCable Car Beach StrollSun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AMHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park · 4.8 mi from Santa CruzFree
- Guided tourGuided Birding WalkFri, Oct 30 · 9:00 AM · +3 more datesWilder Ranch State Park · 2.9 mi from Santa CruzFree
- Guided tourTree Identification TourSat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM · +1 more dateHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park · 4.7 mi from Santa CruzFree
- 5KSaratoga Education Foundation 5K Fun RunSun, Nov 1 · 8:00 AMSaratoga · 20 mi from Santa Cruz
- 5K3rd Annual Celebration Of Life 5K/Kids Run/WalkSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AMSan Jose · 24 mi from Santa Cruz
- Guided tourBird WatchingSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AMHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park · 3.9 mi from Santa CruzFree
- 5KCUHSD ED Foundation: HERO 5KSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AMSan Jose · 23 mi from Santa Cruz
- RaceMorgan Hill Veterans Day RunSun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AMMorgan Hill · 23 mi from Santa Cruz
- RaceSanta Cruz Turkey TrotSat, Nov 21 · 7:45 AMSanta Cruz · 1.8 mi from Santa Cruz
- RaceBret Harte's Run Turkey Run 2026Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AMSan Jose · 20 mi from Santa Cruz
- RaceRUN FOR PIE 2026Thu, Nov 26 · 8:35 AMSoquel · 4.5 mi from Santa Cruz
- RaceSummit RockSat, Dec 12 · 7:30 AMSaratoga · 18 mi from Santa Cruz
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Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
