Thanksgiving Day 4-miler 2026

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The 25th annual running of the Santa Barbara Thanksgiving Day 4-Miler is Thursday, Nov. 28th. 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).

📅 Important Dates

• Online Registration Closes: Midnight, Nov. 25th (or once we reach capacity)
• Race Day Packet Pickup: Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 27, 7:15am - 8:45am
• Race Start: 9:05am
• Late Registration: Available at the Park prior to the event, before 8:30am

📍 Location

The event will take place at 5124 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA. Late registration and packet pickup will also be available on Wednesday, Nov. 26, Noon-4:00pm at Hazard's Cyclesport, 110 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara.

📝 Registration Fees

• $25: Thru Sept. 30
• $30: Thru Oct. 31
• $35: Thru Nov. 26
• $40: Late registration on Nov. 26 & 27

🚗 Parking Information

Race day parking is 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) and in the rear parking lot of the Episcopal Church just East of the Walnut/Hollister intersection.

🔖 BIB Information

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.

🎉 Enjoy the Race!

We hope you have fun and ENJOY the race!

🔗 Register Now

You can register for the race here.