Santa Barbara Half Marathon
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Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K - November 8, 2026
The event offers a waterfront half marathon plus shorter and family options on the same weekend. Distances and participation options listed by the organizer include:
- Half Marathon presented by HOKA
- Santa Barbara 5K
- HOKA Kids Fun Run
- Remote Runners
Weekend activities take place in the Funk Zone and around Palm Park. The schedule and event information note packet pickup, a Palm Park festival, a finish line festival in the Funk Zone, and related weekend events such as SB Running Week presented by HOKA.
The event has an explicit community focus. Since 2021, Run Local and participants have moved over $190,000 to local organizations through a partnership with the Santa Barbara Running Association. The organizer states that at least 5% of every dollar spent in the Run Local universe goes to partner organizations. The stated mission is to support local communities through running.
Additional resources provided for participants include training information, a pace team, awards and elite info, results and photos, travel and lodging guidance, parking and road closure details, and group and volunteer programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
