Training Programs

Registering for the Santa Barbara Half & 5K is step one in your journey to the finish line. Now it’s time to train! We have a few resources below to get you race day ready!

Local Training Groups & Run Crews

Hey, hey! Are you ready to lace up those sneakers and hit the ground running? Or maybe just go for a leisurely stroll with some cool folks? Either way, you’re in luck because Santa Barbara has got some awesome running groups to join! Don’t know where to start or not in Santa Barbara? Just pop into a running store and they can help you along your way.

Just to get you started, check out the Santa Barbara Running Association’s list of local groups. Have your own running group? Let us know at [email protected]!

Need a Training Plan?

Signup for this year’s event & get a Free 16 week or 12 Week Training Plan!

Team up with Rebekah Keat—former professional triathlete, 6x Ironman Champion, former world record holder, and co-founder of Team Sirius Tri Club & Siri and Bek Squad alongside her wife and fellow 2x World Champion, Siri Lindley.

With over 30+ years in the endurance world, Rebekah has helped hundreds of athletes—from rookies to elites—unlock their potential, achieve career-defining milestones, and hit personal records they once thought impossible.

Her coaching is rooted in the Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE)—a proven, intuitive method that empowers you to train by feel, rather than relying on data, zones, or devices. By learning to truly listen to your body, you’ll train smarter, stay injury-free, and build real, sustainable fitness and confidence.

Whether you’re preparing for your first 5K or aiming for a breakthrough at the Santa Barbara Half Marathon, she’s here to help you reach your goals—strong, prepared, and inspired.

Simply sign up for this year’s event & get a FREE training plan via the Welcome email!

How about more Training Advice & Tips?

Stay tuned for training know-how & best practices shared by Team RunRun

Coach Evan Covell

In addition to leading bi-weekly runs in Santa Barbara in the lead-up to this year’s event, Evan is a standout running coach!

He can help you set and achieve your running and fitness goals through personalized, science-based training and injury prevention. Evan has coached runners in Santa Barbara since 2018, offering both online coaching through Final Surge and in-person sessions for those local to Santa Barbara. He has run the Santa Barbara Half Marathon three times and has coached many athletes to personal bests on this course! Learn more about Evan’s coaching philosophy by visiting his Team RunRun coach profile.

Bonus: win 3 months of free coaching with Coach Evan to train for the Santa Barbara Half Marathon or 5k! Raffle closes August 16th!