Santa Barbara Half Marathon
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Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K
The event in Santa Barbara on November 8, 2026 features waterfront road races and a weekend of related activities. The program includes multiple race options and festival elements in the Funk Zone and Palm Park areas. Packet pickup occurs during the weekend and a finish line festival is held in the Funk Zone.
Race options include:
- Half Marathon presented by HOKA
- 5K
- HOKA Kids Fun Run
- Remote Runners
The event is organized by Run Local and partners, with community-focused initiatives. Since 2021 the event and its participants have contributed over $190,000 to local organizations through a partnership with the Santa Barbara Running Association. Run Local reports that at least 5% of every dollar spent in its network goes to partner organizations that work in local communities.
Additional weekend programming is grouped under Santa Barbara Running Week presented by HOKA and includes community festivals and other event information such as packet pickup and schedule details. The description above reflects the event structure, race options, festival components, and community giving associated with the Santa Barbara races in 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
