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Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile

Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 8:00 AM PST

Location
Goleta, CA
5986 Sandspit Road, 93101
Type
RUN
Official registrationPast results (if available)

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At a glance

A festive holiday run along Goleta Beach, offering scenic paved routes and awards for top finishers across multiple distances, including a Grinch 10K.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Embrace the holiday spirit at the Holiday Half Marathon in Goleta, California. This event, set at the beautiful Goleta Beach Park, offers a scenic experience on a dedicated asphalt course. Choose from a Half Marathon, the festive Grinch 10K, a 5K, or a Kid's 1-Mile run. Top finishers in age groups and course record holders are celebrated with awards, making it a great option for those seeking a competitive edge in a lovely setting.

What to expect

  • Run along a dedicated asphalt course at the beautiful Goleta Beach Park in Santa Barbara County.
  • Compete for age group awards and course records in the Half Marathon, Grinch 10K, or 5K.
  • Enjoy a festive holiday atmosphere with options for all ages, including a Kid's 1-Mile.

Standout details

  • Scenic Goleta Beach Park location
  • Dedicated asphalt course
  • Awards for age group and course records
  • Festive Grinch 10K and Kid's 1-Mile

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Dec 12, 9:45 AM PST · From $16.90

    Opens Apr 5, 2026, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:30 AM PST

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Dec 12, 9:00 AM PST · From $22.20

    Opens Apr 5, 2026, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 3:45 AM PST

  • 6.65 Miles

    Sat, Dec 12, 8:30 AM PST · From $32.80

    Opens Apr 5, 2026, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 3:15 AM PST

+ 1 more option
  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Dec 12, 8:00 AM PST · From $54.00

    Opens Apr 5, 2026, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 2:45 AM PST

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Steady Effort

Hilly road course, longer distance

The course

  • Road
  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

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)

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