Santa Barbara International Marathon
The American Riviera: Spanish Mission Architecture Along the Pacific Coast.
Race day
8
Nov 2026
The American Riviera: Spanish Mission Architecture Along the Pacific Coast.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 8 November 2026Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Start time | 07:30 local (America/Los Angeles)Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 10KCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Location | Santa Barbara, California, United StatesCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Start area | Leadbetter Beach, 100 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109Confirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Entry price | $90–$130Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · USATF certifiedCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 85 mCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 3,000 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Boston qualifier | YesCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Santa Barbara MarathonCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Official website | sbmarathon.comOrganizer · 21 May 2026 | Organizer | 21 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 21 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 21 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Run the American Riviera along Santa Barbara's Pacific beaches between the Mountains and the sea.
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Santa Barbara International Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Santa Barbara, California, United States, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Santa Barbara International Marathon is currently listed for November 8, 2026, which makes the November planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
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