Santa Cruz embodies the laid-back, sandy Bob, 'no worries, no problem' culture that makes the California Coast so uniquely different in its expressions. Beyond athletes who've made Tyga Pad and spent their vacation to race in this September sunset over the ocean. IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz has a long history in Santa Cruz, bringing a little heat way back to hit the high word IRONMAN race since athletes learned. The course features a 1.2-mile swim around the wharf, a 56-mile rolling bike along scenic Highway 1, and a half marathon through town and along beautiful Pacific Park ending at the famous Boardwalk Park. It's a hard but scenic course when you are down by the Pacific shoreline. So it's perfect for the elite athletes out for new pursuits.