Welcome to the UCSC Slug XC Club! We are a student-run club coming from many diverse backgrounds and united by one passion: running. We all run for different reasons, such as staying in shape, being in community, or pushing our bodies to their limits so we do not show up late to class. Regardless of running abilities, anyone is welcome to join the club.
We are fundraising in order to raise money for:
- Travel and entry to races: We compete in a lot of events throughout the year, ranging from 5k races to ultra-marathons. Donations would increase accessibility to these races so that more of us could compete together.
- Yearly team bonding retreat: Once a year, the club hosts a retreat during spring break at a national park. Any money raised would help us find better lodging options and increase capacity for more members to come along. The memories made here last a lifetime!
- Hosting races: For 45 years, the cross-country club has hosted the Cardiac Pacer on campus, a grueling 8k trail race featuring steep hills and the beautiful scenery of the UCSC Natural Reserve. This event is open to ANYONE, and we love participation! We always want to increase our outreach so more people can hit the trails (and possibly see some banana slugs in the forest).
- Merch and uniforms: Every club needs a style, and we are no exception! Funding enables us to represent the club and the Banana Slugs at all the events we attend. Go Slugs!
Supporting Slug XC also supports these races!
Run by the Sea - Santa Cruz
Westside - Santa Cruz
Bronco Invitational - Santa Clara
Turkey Trot - Santa Cruz
Cal All-Comers Meet - UC Berkeley
Surfer's Path - Santa Cruz
Brutus Hamilton Invitational Meet - UC Berkeley
Marin 50k/50-Mile Ultra Challenge - Marin County
Surfer's Path Half Marathon - Santa Cruz
A marathon is run one step at a time. Help us achieve our marathon fundraising goal one dollar at a time!
