
Santa to the Sea Half Marathon Expo is a running race on December 12–13, 2026 in Oxnard, CA, with entry fees from $200 to $500.
From the Organizer
The 2 day Santa to the Sea Half Expo is where thousands of motivated, health-minded runners — along with their families and friends — gather before race day to pick up bibs, shop, sample products, and connect with brands they trust.
Set adjacent to the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor, Santa to the Sea attracts runners from across the region who are serious about performance, recovery, lifestyle — and supporting businesses that help them feel and perform their best.
As a vendor, you’ll be front-and-center with a captive, energized audience that is actively browsing, asking questions, and ready to purchase.
Why Vendors Love This Expo
High-intent audience
Comprised of multiple demographics including endurance athletes, first-timers, and active families
Strong interest in nutrition, recovery tools, apparel, shoes, wellness, tech, travel, and experiences
Built-in traffic
Every participant must pass through the expo to pick up race packets
Consistent foot traffic throughout the day — not just short rush periods
Meaningful engagement
Time for conversation, demos, sampling, and education
Opportunity to collect emails, give coupons, and drive repeat business
Brand visibility beyond race weekend
Integration opportunities in athlete communications
Social amplification and content opportunities
Word-of-mouth inside a deeply loyal running community
What Vendors Can Expect
A professional, well-organized layout with easy access and set-up
Support from an experienced event team who understands vendor needs
Space options to fit everything from boutique displays to full activation setups
A positive, festival-style atmosphere that makes conversations easy and fun
This is more than a race expo — it’s a chance to connect with an audience that values quality, performance, community, and authentic brands.
If your product helps people move better, feel better, recover smarter, eat well, celebrate, or live an active lifestyle… they’ll be excited to meet you at Santa to the Sea.
Events
Weather
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
66°
Typical Low
46°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oxnard, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
201,014
as of 2023
City Elevation
17 ft
Nearest Airport
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport · 43 mi
Major Hub
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Santa to the Sea Half Marathon Expo, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
165
Days to train
Coming Up
Riverpark 5K Summer Series
7 miles away
2026 Strawberry Fields 5K & 2K
5 miles away
Stronger Families Safer Kids 5K
3 miles away
Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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)
Santa to the Sea Half Marathon Expo
Dec 12, 2026