UCLA Health 5K (3.1 Miles)
Sunday, November 9 @ 8:30am
Race Day Pickup
Race day pickup will be at the Run Local Solutions tent, located at the corner of State St. & Yanonali St., and linked here.
Please note that race day pickup costs $30 (venmo or cash) on race morning, if you did not purchase it during registration.
Gear Check
Gear Check will be available beginning at 5:30am on Yanonali St. in between Gray and Santa Barbara St near the Bike Valet & two blocks up from the start line! Also linked here
Weekend Weather Report
😎 WEEKEND FORECAST
A weak storm system is passing through and will clear away to offshore flow which means sunny skies and above normal temps through the Half Marathon weekend.
Temps along the coast will be in the low 70s to the upper 70s through the entire weekend and nighttime lows in the low to upper 50s. Winds will be light and sunshine abundant. Here is the day-to-day forecast:
Thursday 11/6: A nice day with some light winds and a high of 73 degrees and a low of 52, with lots of sunshine
Friday 11/7: Offshore winds will bring sunny skies and highs around 75 degrees and lows around 56 degrees
Saturday 11/8: Offshore winds mean great weather for Santa Barbara, no wind along the coast only lots of sunshine and highs in around 77 degrees and low around 57 degrees, just perfect weather for a fun Saturday .
Sunday 11/9: This will be the best and warmest day of the weekend. The offshore winds will warm us to 78 degrees and a low of 59. Sunshine and perfect weather will make the feature event fantastic. There is no better place to be than Santa Barbara in early November. Combined with great weather and the perfect scenery, the event is going to be the best ever.
The UCLA Health 5K kicks off on State Street and turns left onto Cabrillo Blvd for an extended waterfront loop. After a scenic first two miles along the world renowned Santa Barbara waterfront, you’ll wind into downtown for a finish on historic State Street.
SB Half Collection
All participants will receive a Finisher’s Medal and a 100% Fair Trade Organic tee.
Each year we work with a local artisan to create a unique participant shirt, medal and merchandise collection. Learn more about our art program & see this year’s art!
Bib Pick Up & Gear Check
Please review the Packet Pick Up page for the most up-to-date information. Packet Pick Up is available on Friday & Saturday the Palm Park Festival.
Gear Check will be available beginning at 5:30am on Yanonali St. between Gray and Santa Barbara St, two blocks up from the start line.
Transfers & Deferrals
Deferrals
Registration is nonrefundable. You may defer your registration to the 2026 event for a fee until Sunday, November 2 at 11:59pm PT.
Transfers
You can transfer to another distance or another person all the way until race weekend (Saturday, November 8th @ 11.59pm)
To switch/transfer to another distance or another person use this link
Note: participants are responsible to pay a price difference to upgrade their distance. There are no refunds/price difference if you choose to switch to a shorter distance. The price to upgrade your distance will be the amount at the time of transfer, not when you originally registered.
Bike Valet
Thanks to MoveSB a Bike Valet will be available on the corner of Yanonali St. and Santa Barbara St. between 6:00am – 12:00pm.
Course Detail
We have a NEW 5K Course in 2024!
Start: You’ll begin your journey on State Street heading toward the Dolphin Fountain and Stearns Wharf.
Miles 1 & 2: You’ll then make a left (insert Zoolander meme) onto Cabrillo Blvd for an extended waterfront loop.
Mile 3: Your journey will finish as you wind onto historic State Street for an energetic finish line.
General Course Info
The 5K starts at 8:30am. We will send everyone off in four Wave starts. You will self select your wave based on posted mile pace signs at the start.
Four Wave starts, from approximately 6mins per Mile pace to 15mins per Mile will leave the start area in 5min intervals. Waves are flexible – if you want to join a friend in another wave, that’s fine!
The course time limit for the 5K is 1 hour. Please note that this is based on the gun time of the first wave.
The National Anthem will take place at approximately 8:20am.
Bike leads are provided for the leaders.
Course Regulations
The following items are not permitted on the course: Dogs or any pets, skateboards, bicycles, roller blades, baby joggers, and any other type of vehicle (other than official event vehicles). These regulations are for your safety and the safety of the other participants in the race. The San Barbara Half Marathon & 5K reserves the right to disqualify and remove anyone from the course who has any of the above items.
To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, we also encourage a headphone-free environment during the running of all of our races. You must be able to hear any verbal instructions or commands from race staff.
Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.
Aid Stations
All aid stations will have water, electrolytes and portable restrooms. At select aid stations, noted below we also have energy gels. To learn more about our partners please scroll down to the Nutrition Partners section of this web page. Specific aid station locations are subject to change.
Energy Gels On Course
- GU
Voli Hydration on Course
- Sunset Strawberry Lemonade
Aid Station Locations
- Start Line: Water & Gels
- Mile 1.75: Water, Electrolytes & Aid Station
- Finish Line: Water, Electrolytes & Assorted Snacks
Thank you to our local Volunteer Medical Team led by Jason George, RN, and supported by the Westmont Downtown Grotenhuis Nursing Program as well as various local students and professionals!
Lactation Stations & Feminine Products
Finish & Celebration
Upon finishing each participant will receive at the finish line, at a minimum, their finisher’s medal, fruit, water, electrolytes, and healthy snacks. Thank you to Open Water for supplying our event with BPA-free aluminum reusable water bottles!
At the Funk Zone Finish Line Festival you’ll enjoy music, vendors, a drink garden and many businesses open early for race morning!
Participant Promos
Coming Soon! Stay tuned for weekend promos for you to maximize your weekend in Santa Barbara.
Awards
Awards are provided for overall winners in the 5K in three categories: Men, Women and Non-Binary+. There are no age group category award in the 5K.
- Half Marathon & 5K overall awards will take place at the Finish Line Festival Main Stage (Yanonali St. & Helena Ave.) at 9:00am.
- Winners must be present to pick-up on site shipping award gifts will incur shipping & handling costs.
- If you miss the award ceremony at 9:00am, awards will be available at the Awards Tent (near Yanonali & State) beginning at 9:30am
Results & Live Tracking
Your tracking will be available after you check-in and receive your Bib within a few hours.
Accessibility
Onsite registration areas, bathroom facilities, and the course are wheelchair accessible. Note that on the course, there are a few curbs to go up/down. When you register online, the registration form will ask if you are a wheelchair participant. We do have a wheelchair division. The wheelchair division starts a few minutes before the main start of the race.
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodation, please e-mail: [email protected]. Requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the event. We will do our best to accommodate you.
Bib Number Requirements
- All registered participants will receive bib numbers that must be worn on race day.
- Please fill in the necessary medical and emergency contact information on the back of the bib number with a pen or waterproof marker.
- Please do not alter the bib in any way.
- The bib must be visible and worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race.
- Make sure your bib number is clearly visible for the race photographers.
- Bib numbers are non-transferable and must be worn by the registrant to whom it has been assigned.
Chip Timing
B-Tags are attached to the participant’s bib and clearly marked with the corresponding bib number. You do not need to return your bib or b-tag chip.
Tips to have your time accurately recorded:
- Race bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso
- Race bib is unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold or wrinkle)
- Race bib is pinned in all four corners
- Race bib is not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)
Course Nutrition & Aid Stations
2024 nutrition & hydration will be powered by Voli Wellness & GU. You’ll be fueled up from start to finish to have your best race! Below we have provided you with the specific locations of the various aid stations to you can have your race plan all mapped out.
- Voli Wellness Hydration Stations will provide their Sunset Strawberry Lemonade – enjoy 20% by using promo code RUNSBHALF25 at voliwellness.com today!
UCLA Health 5K
Mile markers below are approximations.
- Start Line: Water & Gels
- Mile 1.75: Water, Electrolytes & Aid Station
- Finish Line: Water, Electrolytes & Assorted Snacks
Motivation
Thank you to the following groups providing on-course entertainment! Stay tuned for more as we near race day.
