Santa Barbara Half Marathon Announces Multi-Year HOKA Partnership

October 17, 2024

Also, UCLA Health presenting sponsor of the 5K; Palm Park Festival presented by the Santa Barbara Independent

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2024 Santa Barbara Half Marathon presented by HOKA & UCLA Health 5K, which impressively grew from 2,000 participants in 2021 to 6,000 in 2023, announces and warmly welcomes partnership renewals with companies with deep ties to Southern California and the local community.

“We are grateful and inspired not only by the partnership renewals, but also by their increased support and commitment to the Santa Barbara Half Marathon weekend event. Together with our sponsors, we will build upon the event’s strong community foundation to produce our best and largest ever event in 2024,” said Event Director David Monico.

For the 4th edition, founding partner HOKA, part of Deckers Brands based in nearby Goleta, expanded its sponsorship with a multi-year commitment to support the running community in the greater Santa Barbara area.

UCLA Health has also increased its support of the event to compliment its growing footprint throughout Santa Barbara County. In addition to being the Official Health System Partner, we welcome UCLA Health as the presenting 5K sponsor, which also serves as a Santa Barbara Running Association (SBRA) Junior Grand Prix Race.

Another founding partner, the Santa Barbara Independent is the new presenting sponsor of the Palm Park Festival, the gateway for participants, at Santa Barbara’s Carousel House adjacent the waterfront on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2. Announcements will be made later in October for this year’s entertainment line-up as well as a full schedule of events for participants to enjoy their weekend on the American Riviera.

To learn more about the event and to register, visit: santabarbarahalf.com

In addition, follow @santabarbarahalf and @runlocalevents on social media to stay informed for updates and news. Participants are encouraged to share their journey with #SantaBarbaraHalf and #RunLocal.

About Run Local^®

Founded in 2012, Run Local’s mission is to inspire movement in your community^™. It has produced events in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California, including the Oakland Marathon (March), San Jose Half & 8K (June) and the Santa Barbara Half presented by HOKA & 5K (November). Each of its events celebrate the local running community, artists and the unique diversity of each region. For more information, visit runlocalevents.com and also join us on social @runlocalevents.

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