Originally a Spanish settlement, founded in 1791, Santa Cruz has rich historic and cultural roots. In addition to being a hotbed for a variety of water sports like swimming, sailing, diving and paddling, its coast is considered one of the world's premier surfing spots. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk, which serves as the backdrop for this race, is the oldest amusement park in California, having celebrated 100 years in 2007.
The race starts on the Santa Cruz Main Beach, east of the wharf. A 1.2 mile ocean swim will kick off the day. Athletes will begin the bike course at Depot Park as they head out on a rolling course providing numerous beautiful vistas along the California coastline. The scenic out-and-back run course traverses the Natural Bridges State Park and Wilder Ranch State Park, with the turnaround on the rugged ocean bluffs. Athletes will return to finish on the beach in front of the main stage at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
FEMALE PRO:
1 Crowley Sarah AUS (Australia)
2 Moench Skye USA (United States of America)
3 Carfrae Mirinda AUS (Australia)
4 Seymour Jeanni ZAF (South Africa)
5 Jackson Heather USA (United States of America)
6 Spieldenner Jennifer USA (United States of America)
7 Becharas Lisa USA (United States of America)
8 Brandon Lauren USA (United States of America)
9 Clark Jennifer USA (United States of America)
10 Falcaro Nicole USA (United States of America)
11 Feliz Christina USA (United States of America)
12 Folts Monica USA (United States of America)
13 Jerdonek Lindsey USA (United States of America)
14 Kersch Cymon USA (United States of America)
15 Lentzke Jennifer CAN (Canada)
16 Mathews Laura USA (United States of America)
17 Naeth Angela CAN (Canada)
18 Reschke Jennifer USA (United States of America)
19 Robbins Mary USA (United States of America)
20 Smith Kearci USA (United States of America)
21 Trnovcova Zuzana SVK (Slovakia)
MALE PRO:
25 Hoffman Ben USA (United States of America)
26 Boecherer Andi DEU (Germany)
27 Leiferman Chris USA (United States of America)
28 O'Donnell Tim USA (United States of America)
29 Buckingham Kyle ZAF (South Africa)
30 Metzler Justin USA (United States of America)
31 Harrington Sean USA (United States of America)
32 Andrie Marty USA (United States of America)
33 Bach Elliot USA (United States of America)
34 Biessmann Max USA (United States of America)
35 Browne Jaryd ZAF (South Africa)
36 Chase Nicholas USA (United States of America)
37 Dahlz John USA (United States of America)
38 Daugherty Sean USA (United States of America)
39 De Elias Mario ARG (Argentina)
40 Deal Benjamin USA (United States of America)
41 Dominguez Ivan USA (United States of America)
42 Dougall Nicolas ZAF (South Africa)
43 Feltner Curtis USA (United States of America)
44 Folts Brian USA (United States of America)
45 Franklin Matt NZL (New Zealand)
46 Gillespie Dylan USA (United States of America)
47 Gomes Pedro PRT (Portugal)
48 Gomez Pablo COL (Colombia)
49 Hudacek Corbin USA (United States of America)
50 Killam Nathan CAN (Canada)
51 Kolding Mark USA (United States of America)
52 Melo Danilo BRA (Brazil)
53 Nathan Mikael CAN (Canada)
54 Nelson Loren CAN (Canada)
55 Portmann Kevin FRA (France)
56 Price Evan USA (United States of America)
57 Talansky Andrew USA (United States of America)
58 Villardaga Antonio MEX (Mexico)
59 Vulanich Michael USA (United States of America)
60 Walsh Fraser AUS (Australia)
61 Waltman Jonathan USA (United States of America)
62 West Jason USA (United States of America)
63 Wieland Tyson USA (United States of America)
64 Zawaski Steven USA (United States of America)