California · 5K · Half Marathon presented by HOKA · Kid's Race
Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K
Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K is a 5K, Half Marathon presented by HOKA, Kid's Race and Remote Run event held in Santa Barbara, California. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026. About 4,461 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Field size
- ~4,461 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Location
- Santa Barbara, California
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon presented by HOKA, Kid's Race, Remote Run
- Field size
- About 4,461 runners
- Registration
- register.santabarbarahalf.com
- Official website
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $109 (from santabarbarahalf.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM PST
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K
The Santa Barbara Half Marathon presented by HOKA and 5K is a USATF-certified road race along Santa Barbara's Cabrillo Blvd waterfront and downtown State Street, finishing at the Funk Zone Finish Line Festival.
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Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K: common questions
- When is the Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where is the Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K held?
- In Santa Barbara, California.
- What distances does the Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K offer?
- 5K, Half Marathon presented by HOKA, Kid's Race and Remote Run.
- How many people run the Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K?
- About 4,461 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at register.santabarbarahalf.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $109 (from santabarbarahalf.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K start?
- 7:00 AM PST.
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