Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA
- Distance
- Half Marathon · The Grinch 10K (6.65 miles) · 5K & more
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)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
64°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Barbara Muni Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Goleta, CA
Elevation
0 ft
Nearest Airport
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 86 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
187
Days to train
- Race
- Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile?
- Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile is a running race held in Goleta, California on December 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Goleta, California at 5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile
Dec 12, 2026