1K and 5K
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Boardwalk Fun Run
Swap out your flip flops for running 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 2025 Boardwalk Fun Run a successful event!
Check back soon for 2026 race information!
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 4-6 | Ages 4-6 |
| Ages 7-9 | Ages 7-9 |
| 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 awards 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.
Yes, family members or friends are allowed to pick up your bib. Staff will need to know the type of race (1k or 5k) and First/Last name you registered as.
Yes, you are allowed to run beside your child in the 1k without registering. Only runners age 2-12 need to register for the 1k. A chaperone may enter the arcade with the runner in order to help them use their MyBoardwalk Card for Arcade play.
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 $20 off the gate price for a Ride Wristband on 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 the Teen Kitchen Project, a nonprofit organization that brings young people into the kitchen to learn to cook delicious and nourishing food. The meals they prepare are delivered to individuals and families who are in crisis due to a life-threatening illness like cancer.
No, for the safety of all participants, we do not allow animals at our race.
2025 Race Photos and Results
Thank You Sponsors!
