Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile
Goleta Beach Run Events offers a scenic coastal race with a fast, flat course ideal for personal bests.
Race Date
Dec 12, 2026
Location
Goleta, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Goleta, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.65 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 161
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Goleta Beach Run Events series unfolds along a dedicated asphalt course at picturesque Goleta Beach Park in Santa Barbara County. This event, with its most recent edition in 2025, has seen a growing field, attracting approximately 185 finishers in recent years, with runners coming from about 5 states.
The half marathon, along with 10K, 5K, and 1-mile kids' races, is designed for speed. The flat, paved course, with minimal elevation change, presents a prime opportunity for runners aiming to set personal records. The typical winning time for the half marathon hovers around 78 minutes, underscoring the course's potential for fast performances.
While the repeat-runner loyalty is currently modest at around 3%, the event offers a festive atmosphere with awards for top finishers in every age group, raffle prizes, and recognition for course records. The race provides a welcoming environment for those seeking a well-organized, scenic, and fast running experience by the coast.
Race-provided description
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)
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA, 93101
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick412 years running
~159.5 finishers a year
growing or steady
3% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 5 states
winner 1:18:17
typical high 65°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
47°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
7 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 161 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
161
Median time
1:55:30
Latest turnout
93
States
7
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile?
The Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile is held on Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile take place?
It takes place in Goleta, California.
What distances does the Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.65 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles.
Is the Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile course flat and good for a PR?
The Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile?
HalfRuns has finish records for 161 runners who have completed the Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile.
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