Goleta Beach Half Marathon
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Goleta Beach Run Events
Goleta Beach Run Events include multiple distances held at Goleta Beach Park. Two sets of races are listed for 2026: one on June 27 and a holiday edition on December 12. Packet pickup is on race day from 7 to 9 am. All participants must register online; race day signups are not allowed.
Distances offered
- Half marathon
- 10K (Grinch 6.65 miles)
- 5K
- 1 mile kids fun run
The half marathon, 10K and 5K are out-and-back courses that begin at the west end of Goleta Beach Park on the UCSB campus side and run along a dedicated bike and run path. The paved path is nearly flat. Runners encounter a crossing at Patterson Avenue where vehicle traffic is possible; volunteers will be present to caution runners and vehicles. Parts of the routes include a small rubber bridge and a hard-packed soil surface that runs along Atascadero Creek for about 1.33 miles before merging back to the paved bike path. The half marathon uses the creek path on the outbound leg and the paved path on the return leg, with a two-loop sequence inside the park.
The 1 mile kids fun run stays within Goleta Beach Park on a new walking path around picnic areas and along the cliff above the beach. Parents are encouraged to run with their children. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
