Event Info
The below event information samples 2022’s schedule. Stay tuned for 2023 specifics!
The Santa Barbara Half Marathon will feature 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 a downtown Santa Barbara packet pickup and finish line festival.
Race Start Times – Sunday, Nov. 5
🚀 7:00am – Half Marathon presented by HOKA
🚀 8:15am – SB Independent 5K
🚀 10:00am – Kids Run
Complete Race Weekend Schedule
- Friday, November 3 – Packet Pick-Up: 2:00pm - 6:00pm (Rincon Brewery + Mollusk Surf Shop Parking Lot)
- Saturday, November 4 – Packet Pick-Up: 10:00am – 3:00pm (Rincon Brewery + Mollusk Surf Shop Parking Lot)
- Sunday, November 5 – Race Solutions Tent opens at 5:30am (Yanonali & State St.)
- Sunday, November 5 – Half Marathon presented by HOKA Start: 7:00am
- Sunday, November 5 – 5K presented by The Santa Barbara Independent Starts: 8:15am
- Sunday, November 5 – Overall & Age Group Awards: 9:00am
- Sunday, November 5 – HOKA Kids Fun Run: 10:00am
- Sunday, November 5 – Finish Line Festival from 8:00am to 12:00pm
- Daylight savings ends on Sunday, November 5 at 2:00am and clocks will turn backwards one hour to 1:00am giving you an extra hour of sleep! But, please make sure you've accounted for this in your planning.
Course Info
- NEW! Course maps presented by Village Properties unveiled! Santa Barbara's only waterfront Half Marathon & SB Independent 5K highlight two world-renowned roads on the American Riviera – Cabrillo Blvd & State Street! Click here for more info.
- Half Marathon time limit is set at 3 hours and 30 minutes or approximately 16 minute per mile.
- The average temperature for early November in Santa Barbara is a high of 70 degrees and a low of 50 degrees.
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.
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
