Holiday Half Marathon, 10K (6.65 miles), 5K, Fun Run (1 mile) - Half Marathon
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External Event
Distance
13.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
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 Fun Run (0.88 actual miles). 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)
Typical conditions
For events around December 2026 in Goleta, CA, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
Half marathon prep usually includes a weekly long run that builds toward 16–20 km, plus easy runs for recovery. Confirm packet pickup and start procedures on the official registration page.
Plan longer races for 2026Getting there
This event is listed in Goleta, CA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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- Dec 12, 2026 · 3:45 PM