In 99 days · Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Where
5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta CA
Distances
Half · 5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
49–67°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
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2025
58–74°F
dry
2024
48–61°F
dry
2023
46–66°F
dry
2022
43–58°F
rain
2021
44–61°F
dry
2020
50–68°F
dry
2019
57–77°F
dry
2018
49–64°F
dry
2017
50–78°F
dry
2016
56–66°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: 2026-12-12
- Location: 5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA
- Race URL: Goleta Beach Holiday Half Marathon
- Venue: Goleta Beach Park, Santa Barbara County
Race Events
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles
- Grinch 10K: 6.65 miles
- 5K: 3.1 miles
- Fun Run: 0.88 actual miles
Registration Information
- Sign Up: Sign up early, as there will be NO RACE DAY SIGNUPS ALLOWED!
Awards Ceremony
- Time: 10:30 AM
- Awards: Top 3 in every age group
- Raffle: Gift Cards
- Course Records Awards: Half, Grinch 10K, and 5K
Course map
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