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!

Start Time: 7AM

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 & dogs are not allowed.

Wave Starts

2024 is our biggest year yet! To accommodate 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 for helping to develop one of the most well-supported Half Marathon Pace Teams in the country!

In 2024 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!

Course Nutrition & Aid Stations

2024 nutrition & hydration for the Santa Barbara Half Marathon 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 – enjoy 20% by using promo code RUNSBHALF24 at voliwellness.com today!

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.