Schedule & General Info
The Santa Barbara Half Marathon features the 13.1 mile distance, a 5K (3.1 miles) as well as a free kids fun run. You’ll also enjoy the American Riviera all weekend long with our downtown Santa Barbara packet pickup and finish line festival!
📍 All Start Lines located right next to Loquita Santa Barbara, and linked here
🎫 Your Bib Drink Ticket
The bottom of your bib has a drink tab which can be redeemed for one beverage Friday – Sunday throughout Race Weekend as follows:
- Friday @ Carousel House, Golden Hour Beer Garden (2pm-6pm) (beer also available for purchase)
- Friday to Sunday @ Official Partner Breweries: Figueroa Mountain, Rincon & Validation Ale
- Official Partner Breweries will open during normal hours on Friday & Saturday and will be open by 8:30am on Sunday
- Drink Ticket Limited to specific drinks; please inquire within. For additional partner promotions, please visit our Race Info page!
Your ticket can only be used once, so choose the day that works best for you!
Course Info
- Half Marathon time limit is set at 3 hours and 30 minutes or approximately 16 minute per mile.
- Due to the nature of State Street and two-way participant traffic, strollers are not allowed.
- No pets on course
Santa Barbara Running Association Grand Prix: The Half Marathon is a part of the Santa Barbara Running Association Grand Prix.
The 5K is a part of the Junior Grand Prix. There is no cost for Junior Grand Prix participants.
Race Start & Festival Info – Sunday, Nov. 9
The Half Marathon as well as the 5K will begin in a couple of wave groups. Specific wave information will be sent out during race week & your wave number will be on the front of your bib.
7:00am – Half Marathon presented by HOKA Wave #1 Start
8:30am – UCLA Health 5K Wave #1 Start
🍻 8:30am – Official Festival Partners Open for Business on Yanonali St.
🏆 9:00am – Half Marathon Overall Awards (Festival Main Stage)
🏆 9:30am – 5K Overall Awards (Festival Main Stage)
10:00am – HOKA Kids Fun Run
📍 All Start Lines located right next to Loquita Santa Barbara, and linked here
👉 Handcycle Participants will begin 2-3 minutes ahead of the Half Marathon or 5K first wave start.
Packet Pickup – Friday, Nov 7 & Saturday, Nov 8
- Friday, November 7 ~ 2:00pm - 6:00pm
- Saturday, November 8 ~ 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Santa Barbara Carousel House
Get Directions: Google Maps | Apple Maps
Parking: There are two City of SB waterfront lots across the street from the Carousel House off of Garden St. Please adhere to all parking fees and restrictions in downtown Santa Barbara. There is no official special event parking throughout race weekend.
Palm Park Festival – Friday, Nov 7 & Saturday, Nov 8
Presented by Santa Barbara Independent
Location: Santa Barbara Carousel House
Get Directions: Google Maps | Apple Maps
Parking: There are two City of SB waterfront lots across the street from the Carousel House off of Garden St. Please adhere to all parking fees and restrictions in downtown Santa Barbara. There is no official special event parking throughout race weekend.
- Friday, November 7 – Golden Hour - Live Music & Drink Garden: 2:00pm - 6:00pm (Carousel House)
- Saturday, November 8 – HOKA Shakeout Run from Palm Park: 9:00am (Details TBD)
- Saturday, November 8 – HOKA Yoga at Palm Park: 10:00am (Details TBD)
- Saturday, November 8 – Kids Zone at Carousel House: 11:00am - 2:00pm
2024 Santa Barbara Running Week presented by HOKA
Your
Race Kit
Medal
Half Marathon, 5K & Kids Race Participants
Long Sleeve Tech Tee
Half Marathon & 5K Participants
Fully Supported
Closed course + hydration & first aid stations
Pacers
1:30 to 3:00 Half Marathon Finishing Time Pace Groups
Division Awards
Top 3 Half Marathon Men & Women in Age Groups
Training Programs
Half Marathon & 5K programs provided upon registration
