Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K

The Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K is a fall road race weekend in Santa Barbara, California, featuring a half marathon, 5K, and Kids Fun Run. The half marathon is described as Santa Barbara's only waterfront half, and the event is designed for runners and walkers, not exclusively competitive racers. The weekend focuses on the Funk Zone, where packet pickup, the finish line festival, and the overall race experience are located. HOKA presents the half marathon, UCLA Health presents the 5K, and the event benefits local youth running programs. Since 2021, participants and Run Local have directed over $190,000 to local organizations through a partnership with the Santa Barbara Running Association.