Holiday Half Marathon, 10K (6.65 miles), 5K, Fun Run (1 mile) - 5K
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External Event
Distance
3.1 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
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting 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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Also in this race
- Dec 12, 2026 · 2:00 PM
- Dec 12, 2026 · 2:30 PM
- Dec 12, 2026 · 3:00 PM (this one)
- Dec 12, 2026 · 3:45 PM