Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile
About this race
Race venue is located at the beautiful Goleta Beach Park located in Santa Barbara County. Run course is on a dedicated asphalt course. Events include Half Marathon (13.1 miles), the Grinch 10K (6.65 miles), 5K (3.1 miles), and Kid's 1-Mile run.
Sign up early, as there will be NO RACE DAY SIGNUPS ALLOWED!
Award's Ceremony - 10:30 AM (Top 3 in every age group, Raffle for Gift Cards, Course Records Awards: Half, Grinch 10k, and 5k)
Join fellow runners on December 12, 2026 for the Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 10.7K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Goleta.
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Running
Half Marathon
This is a FLAT and FAST course! If you like going FAST, it doesn't get any faster than this dedicated bike path/trail.
The Grinch 10K (6.65 miles)
This is a FLAT and FAST course! If you like going FAST, it doesn't get any faster than this on a dedicated bike path/trail. The 10K course has been revised to 6.65 miles due to logistics, so let's call it The Grinch 10K (6.65 miles)!
5K
This is a FLAT and FAST course! If you like going FAST, it doesn't get any faster than this fully dedicated bike path/trail.
Kid's 1-Mile
This is a fun run intended for kid's, but anyone can join! Parents are encouraged to join their children on the 1-mile walking path that runs throughout the park.
Weather Overview
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About Goleta
Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile takes place in Goleta, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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