Event 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!

Course Info

  • Fresh coastal air, stunning waterfront courses & on course energy + support every step of the way! 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.

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

  • 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.

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.

Learn more about the SBRA.

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