Santa Barbara Half Marathon
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Santa Barbara Half Marathon
The Santa Barbara Half Marathon is presented as the citys waterfront half marathon and takes place on November 8, 2026. The event offers multiple race options and a weekend of related activities across Santa Barbara.
Distances and participation formats include:
- Half Marathon presented by HOKA
- Santa Barbara 5K
- HOKA Kids Fun Run
- Remote Runners
Event weekend elements listed by the organizer include packet pickup, a Palm Park Festival presented by the Santa Barbara Independent, and a Funk Zone Finish Line Festival. The event is part of Santa Barbara Running Week presented by HOKA and features resources such as training information, a pace team, awards and elite runner information, and results and photos.
Community support is a stated focus. Since 2021, Run Local and participants of the Santa Barbara Half Marathon and 5K have moved over $190,000 to local organizations through a partnership with the Santa Barbara Running Association. Run Local states that at least 5% of every dollar spent in its operations goes to partner organizations.
The event lists partners and sponsors including HOKA, UCLA Health, Zenni Optical, and other local and national organizations. Weekend programming connects running activities with local neighborhoods and festivals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
