
Thanksgiving Day 4-miler 2026
Santa Barbara, CA
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
5124 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara CA
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51–69°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
49–81°F
dry
2024
58–63°F
rain
2023
45–67°F
dry
2022
49–69°F
dry
2021
49–74°F
dry
2020
47–65°F
dry
2019
48–62°F
dry
2018
55–73°F
dry
2017
59–70°F
dry
2016
48–61°F
rain
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About this race
Thanksgiving Day 4-Miler 2026
The 25th annual running of the Santa Barbara Thanksgiving Day 4-Miler is Thursday, Nov. 26th. Come out and enjoy the pre-Thanksgiving dinner festivities featuring a unique course that starts along Hollister Avenue heading to Turnpike Road. There's a stretch along the bike path before winding through neighborhood streets to the finish at Thunderbird Park (on Walnut Avenue - just off Hollister Avenue).
Registration Information
- Online Registration: Closes at midnight, Nov. 25th (or once we reach capacity).
- Early Registration: Register early to take advantage of a lower fee and guarantee a race shirt.
- Race Day Packet Pickup: Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26, 7:15am - 8:45am, at Thunderbird Park in Goleta.
- Late Registration: Available at the Park prior to the event, but you must be there before 8:30am. Cash or local check only for late registration.
Race Schedule
- Race Start Time: 9:05am.
- Late Registration & Packet Pickup: Also available Wednesday, Nov. 25th, Noon-4:00pm at Hazard's Cyclesport, 110 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara.
- Parking: Available at the rear/right of the Magnolia Shopping center (please do not park near the entrance of Ralph's as they are open for business).
- Additional Parking: In the rear parking lot of the Episcopal Church just East of the Walnut/Hollister intersection.
Race Guidelines
Your BIB number has a RFID Tag attached to it. DO NOT BEND or damage this tag or it might not read when you cross the finish line. Make sure you wear your BIB number facing the front so it's easily visible to the photographers, race timers, and the timing equipment.
Registration Fees
- Thru October 31st: $30.
- Thru Nov. 24th: $35.
- Thru Nov. 26: $40.
- Late Registration (Nov. 25 & 26th): $40.
Enjoy the Race!
We hope you have fun and ENJOY the race! For more information, visit here.
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