Funk Zone Festival
The Funk Zone Festival is free for the community to attend with events ALL WEEKEND long from a Film Festival to Live Music & More!
Participant Drink Ticket Redemption Info
🎫 Your Bib Drink Ticket
The bottom of your bib has a drink tab which can be redeemed once for one (1) beverage deal Friday – Sunday throughout Race Weekend as follows. Don’t forget tip your bartender!
Palm Park Festival (Friday & Saturday)
- Friday @ Carousel House, Golden Hour Drink Garden (2pm-6pm)
- Saturday @ Carousel House, Shakeout Saturday Drink Garden (10am-2pm)
Funk Zone Partners (Friday – Sunday)
You may redeem your drink ticket at the following locations during normal business hours on Friday & Saturday and beginning at 9:00am on Sunday of Race Day.
Unless otherwise noted, your drink ticket is limited to specific beverages at each location. Your ticket can only be used once; so choose the day that works best for you!
One (1) beer redemption:
- Figueroa Mountain Brewery
- Rincon Brewery
- Topa Topa Brewery
- Validation Ale
One (1) happy hour special discount redemption:
- Fox Wine Co.
- Paradise Springs Winery
- Test Pilot (cocktails)
For more detailed information & partner information please visit our Funk Zone Finish Line Festival page.
FRIDAY ONLY: RunNation Film Festival
LACE UP FOR RUNNATION 2025! (FREE EVENT)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 @ 7:00PM
RINCON BREWERY
RunNation is an original documentary film festival founded by a group of local runners in Sydney, Australia. As the only film festival in the world solely dedicated to showcasing inspirational running films, we go beyond the traditional boundaries of trails, tracks, roads, and ultras. Our focus lies in captivating human-interest stories that beautifully utilize running as a medium of storytelling. We receive submissions from filmmakers around the world and curate them into a compelling 90-minute show.
The 2025 edition of the RunNation Film Festival presented by Mannatech comes to Santa Barbara featuring a lineup of 5 incredible short films. See the attached playlist for more info on the individual stories.
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and Santa Barbara resident Jim Fabio of True Blue Creative is the host of this free local screening of the festival in partnership with the Santa Barbara Half Marathon and Rincon Brewery. His film The Long Run, the inspirational story of British running legend Steve Edwards’ 1000-marathon quest, is one of this year’s festival selectees.
Santa Barbara Screening Info:
- Friday, November 7th @ 7:00 pm
- Rincon Brewery Santa Barbara
Main Street – Yanonali
On race morning, Sunday, November 9, you’ll collect your finisher’s medal and then head to the heart of the Funk Zone, Yanonali St. to celebrate with everyone. On the festival’s Main Street, you’ll enjoy vendors, live music from The Last Decade, photo ops and lots of high fives.
- Sunday Hours: 8:00am – 12:00pm
- Location: Yanonali St. between State St. & Santa Barbara St.
Recovery Zone x Paradise Springs & Test Pilot
At the Paradise Springs Winery & Test Pilot Lot you’ll enjoy a bit of relaxation whether you’re getting a massage from Procovry or a Mr. Softee ice cream cone!
- Sunday Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Location: Yanonali St. & Helena Ave.
- Drink Partners: Paradise Springs Winery & Test Pilot
- Food Trucks: Mr. Softee, Oak Berry & Considered Coffee
UCSB Gauchos Zone x Figueroa Mountain
Calling all Gauchos! UCSB Alumni Association, UCSB Athletics and the UCSB Recreation Department welcome you all to Figueroa Mountain Brewing to hang out and reminisce.
On race morning, while supplies last:
- Limited edition UCSB pins in front of Figueroa Mountain at the Alumni Association tent for you to put on your medal ribbon!
- Official Guacho IPA on tap for only $6 while supplies last!
Additional details:
- Sunday Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Location: Figueroa Mountain – Yanonali St. & Helena Ave.
- Drink Partners: Figueroa Mountain Brewing
- Food Partners: Helena Ave. Bakery, Lucky Penny & The Lark
Additional Weekend Events:
- Friday, November 7 @ 7:00pm – Loc Dawgs & Lockwood
- Saturday, November 8 @ 7:00pm – Dead Set 805
- Sunday, November 9 @ 1:00pm –Uncle
HOKA Club House x Validation Ale
HOKA is inviting official Run Club partners to Validation Ale for a special, invite only Club House experience!
Validation’s main tap room remains open to all participants.
- Sunday Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Location: Validation Ale – Yanonali St. & Anacapa St.
- Drink & Food Partner: Validation Ale
Additional Weekend Events:
- Friday, November 7 @ 6:30pm – The Nombres
- Saturday, November 8 @ 10:00am – Gaia Makers Market
Rincon Brewery Lot for the Planet
Join Rincon Brewery for drinks and food at their Lot for the Planet celebrating local organizations preserving our local, natural heritage!
- Sunday Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Location: Rincon Brewery – Yanonali & Santa Barbara St.
- Drink Partners: Rincon Brewery
- Food Partners: Rincon Brewery, Tamar & Dart Coffee
Grab and Go Rincon Brewery Breakfast Burritos available for purchase while supplies last!
Topa Topa Zone (NEW in 2025!)
New in 2025 is the Topa Topa Tap Room & Patio alongside The Nook, Fox Wine Co & Lama Dog! Enjoy a DJ, drinks, food & more!
- Sunday Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Location: Yanonali & Santa Barbara St.
- Drink Partners: Topa Topa & Fox Wine Co.
- Food Partner: The Nook
Additional Weekend Events:
- Sunday, November 9 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Strange Hotels
