Santa Barbara Half Marathon
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Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K - November 8, 2026
The event features Santa Barbara's waterfront half marathon presented by HOKA and a program of shorter races and weekend activities on the waterfront. It takes place on November 8, 2026, and offers opportunities to run or walk while supporting local youth running programs.
Distances and options include:
- Half Marathon presented by HOKA
- Santa Barbara 5K
- HOKA Kids Fun Run
- Remote Runners option
The race weekend includes packet pick-up and festivals in the Funk Zone and Palm Park, with a Funk Zone finish line festival. Additional weekend programming is grouped under Santa Barbara Running Week presented by HOKA. Organizer resources cover logistics such as packet pick-up, parking, lodging, and road closure information.
Community giving is part of the event structure. Since 2021, the event and its participants have moved over $190,000 to local organizations through a partnership with the Santa Barbara Running Association. The organizing group also follows a Run Local model in which at least 5% of every dollar spent goes to partner organizations that support local communities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
