Santa Barbara Half Marathon
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Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K
The event takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Santa Barbara, CA, USA. It offers several participation options and weekend activities connected to the half marathon.
Race distances include:
- Half Marathon presented by HOKA
- 5K
- Remote Run
- Kid's Race (200 m to 800 m, ages 7 and below)
Registration details and items included are specified by event category. Half marathon participants receive a 100% organic cotton T-shirt, a finisher's medal, and invitations to weekend activities such as the HOKA Shakeout Run, Yoga in the Park, and the Finish Line Festival. 5K participants receive a 100% fair trade organic T-shirt and a 5K finisher's medal. Remote Run registrants receive an organic cotton T-shirt and custom medal with domestic shipping included; items are shipped after race weekend. The Kid's Race includes a custom medal, bib, and other participant items; the Kid's Race is sold out and limited to 300 entries.
Registration fees listed for categories include mandatory charges. Example amounts shown are $175.20 for the Half Marathon, $76.65 for the 5K, and $175.20 for the Remote Run. All registration fees are non-refundable, including if the course is altered or the event is cancelled for reasons beyond the organizer's control. Fundraising is organized through the Santa Barbara Running Association, with a stated goal and current progress reported. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
