Join us in 2023! Our race will take place on Saturday, March 18th 2023.
Registration OPENS Wednesday, October 26th at 7:00am Pacific Time.
She.is.beautiful welcomes all levels and abilities. Our event is female-focused and welcomes ALL PEOPLE. This is the perfect race to set a 2023 goal to work towards! Great place to make memories with your friends and family, or a solo gratitude moment!
What’s included in registration? Free access to all community meet-ups leading up to race day, Virtual yoga event with Tianna Dec. 31, Custom Goodie Bag, Free items around Santa Cruz during race week, Access to the Race and Pre-race events, Race Shirt, and Free Race Photos.
Race Date: Saturday, March 18th 2023. The race starts at 8:30am.
Bib Pick Ups:
Saturday, March 10th at REI in Sunnyvale
Friday, March 17th at REI in Santa Cruz
Bib Shippingis available for purchase in our race registration for $10 and you will receive your race bib the week before or week of the race. Please note, your shirt and goodie bag is not included in the shipping. You will get these at the race.
Your race entry is not refundable. Just like a concert ticket or sporting event, your race entry is not refundable. You can transfer your entry to a friend. Thanks for understanding!
Free Community Meet-Ups
We offer a variety of free community meet-ups leading up to race day. All levels are welcome: runners, walkers, joggers, and stroller pushers. Just show up exactly as you are.
Every location and meet-up may vary, but they typically follow the flow of: show up, we’ll do a raffle, make a few announcements, and then head out on our routes. We share some distances for the route but you can go as far or as short as you would like.
Meet-Up Dates:
Saturday, October 29th KICK-OFF at REI in Santa Cruz, CA at 8:00am
***Note this change of day** Sunday, November 13th meet us at REI in Sunnyvale, CA at 8:00am
Saturday, December 17th meet us at Fleet Feet in Aptos, CA at 8:00am
Saturday, January 21st meet us at Verve Coffee Seabright location in Santa Cruz, CA at 8:00am
Saturday, January 28th meet us at Fleet Feet in Aptos, CA at 8:00am
Saturday, February 25th meet us at Dignity Health Wellness Center in Santa Cruz (East Cliff Drive), CA at 8:00am
Bib Pick Up and Bib Shipping Info
In-person Bib Pick-Up will be on the following days/locations:
If you can’t make our in-person bib pick up, you can have a friend or family member pick up your race bib. If you don’t have this option, you can pay for bib shipping for $10 and you will receive your bib the week before or week of the race. Please note, this shipping doesn’t include your shirt and goodie bag. You will get these at the race.
Does your company believe in supporting health, women, and community? We’d love to have your support. Reach out to info@runsheisbeautiful.com with “Partnership” in the subject line.
Kick off training weekend and SIB Community Meet-Up Saturday, Jan. 28th 2023
First Training Day: January 31st, Tuesday, 6:00pm
Other Training Details:
January 31st – March 18th, 7 weeks
Meetups: Tuesdays at 6pm, Saturdays at 8am
10% off in-store discount for the duration of the training program
All training runs will be guided by coaches, with mentors and pace group leaders in every group
All levels welcome, training available for the 5K and the 10K
Weekly plan with day-by-day workouts so you know what to do everyday, including planned rest days
Weekly clinics with timely information for the race you’re getting ready for
$112 ($16 per week)
Charity Partners and Teams
We are proud to partner with our local charity nonprofit, Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center, for the 11th year. Since the inception of SIB, together we have raised over $160,000.00 for this local nonprofit. Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center provides support and services so that women, children, and families have the opportunities and skills to thrive.
Each participant can create their own fundraising page or form a team through their registration.
The mission of Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center is to end cycles of trauma, support lifelong learning, and promote healthy relationships with oneself and others.
Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center (Walnut Avenue) is a 501 (c) 3 public benefit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for women, children, and families in Santa Cruz County for over 85 years and is a strength-based family center. Walnut Avenue seeks to improve the holistic well-being of the individuals and families we serve. Our service providing programs include Early Education Center, Services for Children & Youth, Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Family Support Services, and Community Engagement. Many of the families participating in Walnut Avenue programs are from under-served populations due to poverty, early pregnancy, homelessness, and/or domestic violence.
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