GOLETA BEACH 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1-mile

HALF MARATHON (new course for 2025)

The Half Marathon is an out-and-back course that begins at Goleta Beach Park and runs along a dedicated bike and run path. This path is nearly flat, which makes it ideal for those seeking a personal best. Runners start at the west end of Goleta Beach Park (UCSB Campus side) and run toward the Park’s entrance bridge. They then turn left over the bridge, then right onto the bike path and continue towards Santa Barbara. At the 1.6-mile mark, runners will cross Patterson Avenue where there is a chance of vehicle traffic.

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10K (new course for 2025)

The 10K is an out-and-back that is nearly flat on a dedicated bike and run path which makes it ideal for those seeking a personal best. The START is about 1/2 mile from the Finish Line on the newly constructed Hwy 217 Bridge. Approximately 10 minutes before the start, runners will be instructed to walk (approx. 5 min) or jog (approx. 3 min) over to the Start Line which should be considered a warmup. After starting, runners will cross Patterson Avenue at the 1.3-mile mark where there is a chance of vehicle traffic.

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5K (new course for 2025)

The 5K is an out-and-back course that begins at Goleta Beach Park and runs along a dedicated bike path toward Santa Barbara. This path is nearly flat, which makes it ideal for those seeking a personal best. Runners begin at the Start/Finish Line and head toward the Park’s entrance bridge where they then turn left over the bridge and right onto the bike path. The 5K runners will make the turnaround just BEFORE reaching Patterson Avenue and head back the same way to the Finish Line.

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1-mile Fun Run (new course for 2025)

The 1-mile Kid's (Fun Run) is an out-and-back course that begins at Goleta Beach Park and runs along a dedicated bike path toward Santa Barbara.  Runners begin at the Start/Finish Line and head toward the Park’s entrance bridge where they then turn left over the bridge and right onto the bike path. The 1-mile runners will make the turnaround at the 1/2 mile mark (just over the Hwy 217 Bridge) and head back the same way to the Finish Line.

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Cost: $25 - $70

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