Upcoming Races in Santa Barbara

Endurance Grid lists 5 races in Santa Barbara, California, from July to October 2026.

5
Upcoming races
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Sports covered

Host City

About Santa Barbara, CA

Population

88,024

as of 2023

City Elevation

121 ft

Nearest Airport

SBA

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Major Hub

BUR

Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport

Time Zone

Pacific Time

Races in Santa Barbara, CA

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Santa Barbara, California on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

5 races in Santa Barbara

July 2026 Santa Barbara, California Races

1 upcoming race in Santa Barbara, California in July.
Jul
4
Sat
Running
Santa Barbara Running Association Semana Nautica 5K & 2K Trail Run
1298 Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara, CA
5K · Other
Avg 75° / 60°·121 ft city elevation

August 2026 Santa Barbara, California Races

2 upcoming races in Santa Barbara, California in August.
Aug
22
Sat
Running
Walk for Water 5k Santa Barbara
801 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
2 Mile / 3K · 5K
Avg 78° / 60°·121 ft city elevation
Aug
29
Sat
Triathlon
Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival
1118 E Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA
5K · 500m · 1500m
Avg 78° / 60°·121 ft city elevation

September 2026 Santa Barbara, California Races

1 upcoming race in Santa Barbara, California in September.
Sep
19
Sat
Running
Santa Barbara County 11th Annual Organ Donation Celebration Walk and BBQ
801 Shoreline Dr., Santa Barbara, CA
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 78° / 59°·121 ft city elevation

October 2026 Santa Barbara, California Races

1 upcoming race in Santa Barbara, California in October.
Oct
17
Sat
Road Cycling
Ride Santa Barbara 100
Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, CA
25–50 mi · 50–100 mi · 100+ mi · Century · Metric Century
Avg 76° / 56°·121 ft city elevation

Just Outside Santa Barbara

Races near Santa Barbara

Goleta Beach Splash & Dash
Tue, Jul 7
5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA
6 mi away
Goleta Beach Triathlon
Sun, Jul 26
5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA
6 mi away
Lemon Run presented by the Goleta Education Foundation
Sun, Sep 20
5986 Sandspit Rd, Goleta, CA
6 mi away
Kendra's Race
Sun, Nov 15
Lot 6, Goleta, CA
7 mi away
Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile
Sat, Dec 12
5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA
7 mi away
Patagonia Salmon Run 5K
Sun, Nov 15
Patagonia, Inc., Ventura, CA
22 mi away
2027 Cal Tri Ventura - 5.2.27
Sun, May 2
Harbor Cove Beach, Ventura, CA
22 mi away
2026 Lake Casitas Short Course Championships (Middle School Racer Sign Ups ONLY)
Fri, Oct 30
11311 Santa Ana Rd, Ventura, CA
22 mi away
Ojai Family Fund Turkey Trot 2026
Thu, Nov 26
1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA
26 mi away
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half
Sat, Apr 17
901 San Pedro St, Ventura, CA
28 mi away
Ventura Marathon
Sun, Feb 21
Ventura, Ventura, CA
28 mi away
Solvang Double Century
Sat, Apr 3
600 McMurray Road, Buellton, CA
30 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Santa Barbara, California?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 5 upcoming races in Santa Barbara, California, spanning 6 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Santa Barbara?+
Santa Barbara hosts aquabike, road cycling, duathlon, running, swimming, and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Santa Barbara?+
Races in Santa Barbara run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in August and July.
What race distances can you find in Santa Barbara?+
Upcoming races in Santa Barbara cover distances including 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 500m, 1500m, Century, and Metric Century.
What other cities near Santa Barbara have races?+
Nearby race cities include Goleta and Ventura.