
1K and 5K
Saturday, March 23, 2024



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Boardwalk Fun Run
Lace up your shoes and join the fun with this family-friendly race through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!
1K- Ages 12 and Under
5K- Ages 4 and Up
Thank you for making the 2023 Boardwalk Fun Run a successful event!
Check back soon for 2024 race information!

Boardwalk Fun Run
Lace up your shoes and join the fun with this family-friendly race through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!
1K- Ages 12 and Under
5K- Ages 4 and Up
Celebrate your accomplishment with:
- Finisher medal
- Boardwalk treats
- Up to 2 hours of free-play in the Casino Arcade
- $15 Off Ride Wristband for race day
Continue the fun after the race is over and go on rides, play games and enjoy the beach!
This year a portion of the proceeds will benefit Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center.
Online registration ends March 31, 2023. LIMITED onsite registration available on event day from 7am-8am at the Season Pass/Group Services Office. Availability not guaranteed.

Race Info
- 6:30am: Race Registration and Bib Pick-Up
- 7:30am: Warm-up led at Colonnade Stage
- 8am: 1K Race Starts
- 8:30am: 5K Race Starts
- 8:30am -10:30am: Free-Play in arcades for people with event bibs (kids under 12 with bib can have one non-participant adult chaperone)
- 8:45am – 9:30am: Entertainment on Colonnade Stage
- 9:30am: Course Closed
- 10:30am: Awards at Colonnade Stage
- 11am: Boardwalk Rides Open
Pick up your bibs at the Season Pass/Group Services Office (located near the Main Entrance).
Please bring your photo ID.
- Friday 3/31 – 8:30am-5pm
- Saturday 4/1 – 6:30am-8am
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a non-competitive race that you can experience with friends and family. Every finisher gets a medal! Run, jog, or walk along the course.
1K- Every finisher gets a medal PLUS top finishers from each category get $25 MyBoardwalk card.
Top Male | Top Female |
Ages 0-4 | Ages 0-4 |
Ages 5-6 | Ages 5-6 |
Ages 7-8 | Ages 7-8 |
Ages 9-10 | Ages 9-10 |
Ages 11-12 | Ages 11-12 |
5K- Every finisher gets a medal PLUS top finishers from each category get two Boardwalk Rides Wristbands.
Top Male | Top Female |
Ages 4-8 | Ages 4-8 |
Ages 10-14 | Ages 10-14 |
Ages 15-19 | Ages 15-19 |
Ages 20-24 | Ages 20-24 |
Ages 25-29 | Ages 25-29 |
Ages 30-34 | Ages 30-34 |
Ages 35-39 | Ages 35-39 |
Ages 40-44 | Ages 40-44 |
Ages 45-49 | Ages 45-49 |
Ages 50-54 | Ages 50-54 |
Ages 55-59 | Ages 55-59 |
Ages 60-64 | Ages 60-64 |
Ages 65+ | Ages 65+ |
Yes, we are happy to offer the option to register as non-binary through RunSignUp.com. Please note, there will be no awarding in the non-binary category. If you identify as non-binary, but would like to compete for place awards we ask that you sign up for your birth gender pool.
Parking is available in the Boardwalk’s various parking lots for $25. Street parking is also available.
Starting line is at the Boardwalk Main entrance.
Yes, stick around and enjoy the park! Once you register you will be given a discount code for $15 off All-Day Rides Wristbands for race day.
Yes, strollers are allowed.
Yes, we are pleased to offer BibChip timing with a shotgun start.
The event will be held rain or shine. Sorry, we cannot issue refunds. Registrations are non-transferable to another person.
This year a portion of the proceeds will benefit Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center.
No, for the safety of all participants, we do not allow animals at our race.