Lemon Run presented by the Goleta Education Foundation
About this race
Our Annual Lemon Run is back at Goleta Beach Park! Join us on September 20 at beautiful Goleta Beach for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit. Let's run together to support education in our community! 🏃♂️🍋
With competitive 5K (Jr. Grand Prix) and 10K (Grand Prix) races, and 1K Family Fun Run, we’ve got something for everyone. It's a perfect event for competitive runners and first-timers alike.
We'll have great prizes and goodies from local businesses, fabulous food, and fun family-friendly activities! Come join the Goleta Education Foundation and support our schools, families, and community in the Good Land.
Early bib pick-up will be on Saturday, 9/19 from 11 am-2 pm at Deckers Brand Showcase located at 6601 Hollister Ave. Late registration and packet pick-up will be at Goleta Beach Park Area D on Sunday 9/19, beginning at 7 am. Registration closes promptly 15 minutes before each race.
Route Maps:
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10K map (begins at 8:00AM)
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10K Winner Prizes announced at 9AM
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5K map (begins at 9:30AM)
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5K Winner Prizes announced at 10AM
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1K map (begins at 10:30AM)
Participants will begin as a rolling start for each event. Strollers are allowed and families are welcome to run together. See registration information for differences in pricing for Adults and Kids.
Parking & Transportation: Parking will be at Goleta Beach, and additional parking is available at UCSB Parking Lot 10. Parking at Goleta Beach is limited, so please plan accordingly. The beach lot closes at 9:00 am. Green transportation options are strongly encouraged.
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Ride your bike - Bike Valet available with Move SB.
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Carpool with family and friends from your neighborhood - additional carpool parking is available at Deckers Brand Showcase located at 6601 Hollister Avenue.
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Drop-off area is accessible in front of the Ellwood Restaurant parking lot.
Don’t forget your Lemon Run swag! Pre-order your Race T-shirts by 8/31 to ensure you get your size. We have Adult and Youth sizes S/M/L/XL.
Lemon Run 2026 is presented by Goleta Education Foundation.
Pick your distance
Running
Lemon Run 10K
Ages 18 and under: $10.00
Lemon Run 5K
Ages 18 and under: $10.00
Lemon Run 1K Family Fun Run
Ages 12 and under register for free!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Goleta, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 6:59 PM local time (PDT) in Goleta on September 20, 2026 — 12h 12m of daylight.
Course
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Find upcoming events by distance:
- Goleta 5K Races 6 races
- Goleta Half Marathons 2 races
- Goleta Running Calendar 2026 6 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 Goleta events
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