Road Closures & No Parking Information

The Santa Barbara Half Marathon presented by HOKA & UCLA Health 5K is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a sold-out event welcoming 7,000 runners from across California, the United States, and around the world. Since 2021, the event has raised over $130,000 for local youth sports-focused nonprofits and public schools, with a record-breaking $60,000+ expected in 2025 alone. At the heart of this impact is the Santa Barbara Running Association (SBRA), the official beneficiary, which has championed the joy of movement and community connection since 1948 through year-round events and youth programs.

Sunday, November 9 – Road Closures, Traffic & Entertainment

The event impacts downtown Santa Barbara with various road closures and heavy traffic early in the morning between 5:30am – 8:30am, especially along the waterfront. During the event, various local entertainers also motivate the participants with instruments or amplified music.

PARTICIPANTS
Please arrive early and review the event’s parking page to plan your morning accordingly. There is no official event parking; adhere to all posted time limits and fees at both City and private lot.

COMMUNITY
Prior to race day on Sunday, November 9 plan accordingly if you are in an impact zone. Questions? Email our event weekend support at [email protected].

CONTACT EVENT
On Race Morning you may call the event’s dedicated community phone number for any non-emergency noise complaints or other issues.

Run Local Race Day Line > (805) 225-7958