GOLETA BEACH 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1-mile
Race Date: June 21, 2025
Packet Pickup: on race day, 7-9am
REGISTER HERE - Goleta Beach Run Events
HOLIDAY 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1-mile
Race Date: December 20, 2025
Packet Pickup: on race day, 7-9am
REGISTER HERE - Holiday Run Events
RACE TIMES (for both races above):
8:00 AM Half Marathon
8: 15 AM 10K
8:30 AM 5K
9:30 AM Kid's 1-mile
10:00 AM Awards (5K & 1-mile)
11:00 AM Awards (10K & Half)
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP ON LINE.
NO RACE DAY SIGNUPS ALLOWED.
NEW COURSE MAPS for 2025
PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY FOR CHANGES!
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. Volunteers will be present to caution runners and vehicles. Runners should not be affected by vehicle traffic but should be cautious just the same. After Crossing Patterson Avenue, the Half Marathon runners will cross a small bridge and immediately merge right onto a hard-packed soil surface. This surface is nearly ideal for running and most runners prefer it over the asphalt path. This is a scenic route which runs along Atascadero Creek for 1.33 miles then merges back onto the paved bike path and over another bridge. Shortly after crossing the bridge, runners continue east to the turnaround at Puente Avenue. After making the turnaround at Puente, runners will once again cross the bridge and stay on the PAVED bike path heading back to the Park. To make it simple, while heading OUT to the Puente turnaround, runners will take the CREEK PATH. While heading BACK to the Park, runners will take the PAVED PATH. As Half Marathoners return to the Park, at the end of their 1st loop, they will cross the Goleta Beach entrance BRIDGE and make the counterclockwise turn around the “ROCK”, then head back out for their 2nd and final lap. Upon returning to the Park for the 2nd time, Half Marathon runners will cross the entrance bridge once again, but this time run pass the “ROCK”, turn right, and head to the Finish Line.
HALF MARATHON FLYOVER:
https://strava.app.link/FUdd6vNGYSb
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. Volunteers will be present to caution runners and vehicles. Runners should not be affected by vehicle traffic but should be cautious just the same. After Crossing Patterson Avenue, 10K runners will cross a bridge and immediately merge right onto a hard-packed soil surface. This surface is nearly ideal for running and most runners prefer it over the asphalt path. This is a scenic route which runs along Atascadero Creek for 1.33 miles then merges back onto the paved bike path and over another bridge. Shortly after crossing the bridge, runners continue east to the turnaround at Puente Avenue. After making the turnaround at Puente, runners will once again cross the bridge and stay on the PAVED bike path heading back to the Park. To make it simple, while heading OUT to the Puente turnaround, runners will take the CREEK PATH. While heading BACK to the Park, runners will take the PAVED PATH. As 10k runners return to the Park, they will cross the entrance bridge, make a right turn around the “ROCK”, and head to the Finish Line.
10K FLYOVER:
https://strava.app.link/bqq6yn23WSb
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.
5K FLYOVER:
https://strava.app.link/S9F2zyS4WSb
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.