Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid’s 1-Mile 2026 — Goleta, CA
The Holiday Half Marathon in Goleta starts at 8:00 AM, giving traveling athletes time to arrive the night before and settle into accommodations. Held on December 12, 2026, at Sandspit Road, the event offers three distances: a 1-mile option, 5-mile race, and half marathon. Entry fees range from $15 to $75 depending on the distance selected. The race takes place in Goleta, California, a coastal community in Santa Barbara County. If you're planning to race any of these distances, book lodging nearby to minimize travel stress on race morning and ensure you can make the early start time comfortably.
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Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid’s 1-Mile 2026 — Goleta, CA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 12.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Goleta, CA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.
- Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
- Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
- Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
- Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
- 24/7 real-time support
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid’s 1-Mile 2026 — Goleta, CA?
Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid’s 1-Mile 2026 — Goleta, CA takes place on December 12, 2026. The race is held in Goleta, California.
Where is Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid’s 1-Mile 2026 — Goleta, CA held?
Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid’s 1-Mile 2026 — Goleta, CA is held at 5986 Sandspit Road in Goleta, California.
Where can I find hotels near Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid’s 1-Mile 2026 — Goleta, CA?
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