Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K
Santa Barbara, CA
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
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Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara CA
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54–75°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
58–79°F
dry
2024
42–74°F
dry
2023
55–79°F
dry
2022
49–57°F
rain
2021
51–66°F
dry
2020
48–60°F
dry
2019
55–85°F
dry
2018
56–74°F
dry
2017
57–72°F
dry
2016
58–85°F
dry
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About this race
The 2026 Santa Barbara Half Marathon presented by HOKA welcomes runners from around the world for an incredible weekend celebrating the global running community!
🚨 Register before the event sells out! In 2025, the event sold out a month early.
🎟️ 5K registration has launched!
❤️ Proceeds from the event benefit the Santa Barbara Running Association as well as various local community organizations.
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