Goleta Beach Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile
Race Date
Jun 27, 2026
Location
Goleta, CA
The Experience
Race venue is located at beautiful Goleta Beach Park located in Santa Barbara County. Run course is on a dedicated bike & run course. Races include a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kid's 1-Mile run. Awards are issued to the Top 3 Finishers in each 5-year Age Group for the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. All Finishers will receive a beautiful, newly designed, commemorative Finisher's Medal. Sign up early, as there will be NO RACE DAY SIGNUPS ALLOWED! Course Descriptions and Maps (All courses have changed for 2025, please review carefully)
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA, 93117
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
CA18001DT · Expires 2028 · Half Marathon at Pebble Beach
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:09:01
9:51/mi
Winning Time
1:26:39
6:37/mi
Finishers (2025)
152
States Represented
12 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:52:12
MEDIAN
2:09:01
SLOWER 25%
2:26:43
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
62°
Afternoon (High)
81°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
6 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
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