Santa Barbara Veterans Day Half Marathon
Goleta, CA
- Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5 Miler
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
2017 EVENT CANCELLED. —– Join us for one of the world’s most beautiful races! Run America’s Riviera this November and get to know the Goodlands and finish alongside the Pacific Ocean with magnificent views and breeze. This course starts in Goleta’s Calle Real Center and ends at Leadbetter Beach, traversing … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Nov 11):
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | |
| H (°F) | 66 | 83 | 67 | 68 | 70 |
| L (°F) | 46 | 49 | 40 | 63 | 43 |
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Decent race, needs a little work
Packet pickup was a breeze and a fairly decent size. Pre-paid $10 bucks for parking and no one even checked to see if anyone paid on race morning, so that … MORE
Packet pickup was a breeze and a fairly decent size. Pre-paid $10 bucks for parking and no one even checked to see if anyone paid on race morning, so that was a rip off. The course was very scenic with some rolling hills and one fairly steep hill. The finish line party was pretty good with Firestone Walker beer. The t-shirt and medal need some serious work. Shirt was cotton and the medal was very uninspiring.
Scenic, Patriotic!
The course itself was overall good, Cliff drive just happens at the wrong time in the run (Approx. at the 10-11 mile mark). The last mile is terrific with the … MORE
The course itself was overall good, Cliff drive just happens at the wrong time in the run (Approx. at the 10-11 mile mark). The last mile is terrific with the flags handed out by at least one Military officer. Beautiful weather and aid stations were excellent.
Nice...but not a favorite
Well organized. Lots of course support. Several water stations and volunteers. Pretty course with beach and mountain scenery. Swag was sad. Medal wasn't pretty or even well designed. Crappy cotton … MORE
Well organized. Lots of course support. Several water stations and volunteers. Pretty course with beach and mountain scenery. Swag was sad. Medal wasn’t pretty or even well designed. Crappy cotton short sleeve shirt.
Big Energetic Race
It was a party running with so many people and there are plenty of spectators to cheer you on and make it interesting. The course only has one big hill … MORE
It was a party running with so many people and there are plenty of spectators to cheer you on and make it interesting. The course only has one big hill and the scenery changes a lot.