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.
Professionals compete for $25,000 prize purse.
MALE PRO:
1 Hoffman Ben USA (United States of America)
2 Beals Cody CAN (Canada)
3 Buckingham Kyle ZAF (South Africa)
4 Cunnama James ZAF (South Africa)
5 Reid Taylor CAN (Canada)
6 Lagerstrom Eric USA (United States of America)
7 Mendez Cruz Mauricio MEX (Mexico)
8 Mckeon Patrick USA (United States of America)
9 Metzler Justin USA (United States of America)
10 De Elias Mario ARG (Argentina)
11 Bach Elliot USA (United States of America)
12 Deckard Robbie USA (United States of America)
14 Portmann Kevin FRA (France)
15 Kilshaw Stephen CAN (Canada)
16 Granet Nick USA
17 Lacombe David CAN (Canada)
18 Talansky Andrew USA (United States of America)
19 Staer Nathan Mikael CAN (Canada)
20 Pohl Jason CAN (Canada)
21 Zawaski Steven USA (United States of America)
22 Franklin Matt NZL (New Zealand)
23 Hipple Tripp USA (United States of America)
24 Nelson Loren CAN (Canada)
25 Hudacek Corbin USA (United States of America)
26 Daugherty Sean USA (United States of America)
27 Strijk Sven NLD (Netherlands)
28 Jordan Tyler USA (United States of America)
29 Harrington Sean USA (United States of America)
30 Stevenson Paul USA (United States of America)
31 Feltner Curtiss USA (United States of America)
32 Fennell Max NAM (Namibia)
33 Gillespie Dylan USA (United States of America)
34 Lass Eduardo BRA (Brazil)
FEMALE PRO:
41 Crowley Sarah AUS (Australia)
42 Piampiano Sarah USA (United States of America)
43 Norden Lisa SWE (Sweden)
44 Chura Haley USA (United States of America)
45 Withrow Kelsey USA (United States of America)
46 Huse Sue CAN (Canada)
47 Findlay Paula CAN (Canada)
48 Spieldenner Jennifer USA (United States of America)
49 Thek Grace AUS (Australia)
50 Moench Skye USA (United States of America)
51 Johann Carly USA (United States of America)
52 Valentine Nicole USA (United States of America)
53 Hill Alycia USA (United States of America)
54 Olson Rachel USA (United States of America)
55 Bachelder St-Pierre Pamela-Ann CAN (Canada)
56 Laine Kinsey USA (United States of America)
57 Higgins Brittany USA (United States of America)
58 Roohi Molly USA (United States of America)
59 Becharas Lisa USA (United States of America)
60 Barnett Lauren USA (United States of America)
61 Ray Erin USA (United States of America)
62 O'neil Kelly USA (United States of America)
63 Reschke Jennifer USA (United States of America)
64 Clark Jennifer USA (United States of America)