Half Marathon presented by HOKA (13.1 Miles)
The Santa Barbara Half Marathon presented by HOKA highlight two world-renowned roads on the American Riviera – Cabrillo Blvd & State Street!
With clear air & closed roads, you’ll start along the waterfront via Santa Barbara’s spectacular Cabrillo Blvd before winding through downtown and around local landmarks. To cap things off, you’ll descend down the historic State Street promenade for a one-of-a-kind fast finish!
Course Maps
The Half Marathon course (13.1 miles) is USATF Certified, No. CA22027TEB. The above map may show a different total distance.
Please note that courses subject to change.
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.
Wave Starts
2023 is our biggest year yet! To accomodate the growing race we are implementing 4 Waves beginning with the First Wave at 7:00am. Each wave will start at approximately 5mins. apart. Your Wave will be designated on the bottom left of your Bib.
Half Marathon Pace Team
Thank you to OnPace, HOKA & rabbit for helping to develop one of the most well-supported Half Marathon Pace Teams in the country!
In 2023 we will have Pace Teams for the following goal-finishing times: 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50, 3:00.
There will be a dedicated booth at Packet Pickup on Friday & Saturday of Race Weekend for you to learn more and prepare for Race Day.
Whether you’re looking to get a personal best, tune-up for other races or simply want to be well supported on your journey to the finish line, this IS THE race for you!
2023 nutrition & hydration will be powered by Voli Wellness & GU. You’ll be fueled up from start to finish to have your best race! Below we have provided you with the specific locations of the various aid stations to you can have your race plan all mapped out.
- Voli Wellness Hydration Stations will provide their Sunset Strawberry Lemonade
Half Marathon
Mile markers below are approximations.
- Start Line: Water & Gels
- Mile 2.75: Water, Electrolytes & Aid Station
- Mile 5: Water & Electrolytes
- Mile 7.5: Water, Electrolytes & Aid Station
- Mile 9.75: Water, Electrolytes & Gels
- Mile 11.25: Water, Electrolytes & Aid Station
- Mile 12.25: Water, Electrolytes & Aid Station
- Finish Line: Water, Ivan Bar & Assorted Snacks
Live Participant Tracking
Live participant tracking is available through our partners at SVE Timing. You can track results in a web browser or for the best experience and to receive push notifications download the iOS or Android apps linked below.
Motivation
Thank you to the following groups providing on-course entertainment! Click on their logo to learn more.
Thank you to all our individual volunteers who supported everyone along the way including from the following groups…
Dos Pueblos High School Women’s Basketball
San Marcos High School Cross Country
Santa Barbara High School Cross Country
Santa Barbara High Lacrosse
Santa Barbara Running Association
UCSB Track & Field
Westmont Baseball
Westmont Golf
Westmont Tennis
Westmont Track & Field
