Event Info
The 2021 Santa Barbara Half Marathon will feature the 13.1 mile distance, a 5K (3.1 miles) as well as 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 Weekend Schedule
- Friday, November 5 – Packet Pick-Up from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
- Saturday, November 6 – Packet Pick-Up from 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Sunday, November 7 – Day of Registration opens at 5:30am
- Sunday, November 7 – Half Marathon starts at 7:00am
- Sunday, November 7 – 5K starts at 8:00am
- Sunday, November 7 – Free Kids Fun Run at 10:00am; limited to 250
- Sunday, November 7 – Finish Line Festival from 8:00am to 12:00pm
- Daylight savings ends on Sunday, November 7 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 2021 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.
Elite Athletes
We offer complimentary entries to men and women with verified personal bests of:
- Men: 1:10:00 or faster
- Women: 1:20:00 or faster
We offer 60% off entries to men and women with personal bests of:
- Men: 1:16:30 or faster
- Women: 1:27:30 or faster
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
