Santa Barbara Half Marathon
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Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K
The Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K is a waterfront running weekend in Santa Barbara scheduled for November 9, 2025. The event offers in-person and remote options and identifies the half marathon as Santa Barbara's only waterfront half marathon.
The event program includes these courses:
- Half Marathon presented by HOKA
- UCLA Health 5K
- HOKA Kids Fun Run
- Remote Runners
The weekend program extends beyond the races. Packet pickup, a Palm Park Festival, and a Funk Zone Finish Line Festival are part of the event weekend. The schedule also includes a running week of related activities presented by HOKA.
The event reports community fundraising through a partnership with the Santa Barbara Running Association. Since 2021 the organizer and participants have moved over $130,000 to local organizations, and 2024 fundraising exceeded $50,000. The organizer states that at least 5% of every dollar spent in the Run Local universe goes to partner organizations supporting local communities.
Presenting partners named in event materials include HOKA and UCLA Health. Resources such as results, photos, awards information, pace teams, and event art are listed as part of the event program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
