Reynolds Wins Santa Barbara Half Marathon
Over 7,500 runners from 47 states and 19 countries competed in the sixth annual race along Cabrillo Blvd. and State Street.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Running
Garrett Reynolds of Ventura finished first in the Sixth Annual Santa Barbara Half Marathon presented by HOKA with a time of 1:08.19, two seconds ahead of Jacob Hernandez. The event, held Sunday, drew more than 7,500 participants across the 5K and half marathon.
Why it matters
The race drew roughly 3,500 participants from Santa Barbara County, making it a significant local sporting event. Its scale and multi-state, international field highlight the event's draw for runners across the region and beyond.
Reynolds finished the half marathon in 1:08.19, two seconds ahead of Jacob Hernandez, while Emily Jackson of Santa Barbara led the women at 1:21.18. In the 5K, Joshua Morgan won in 16:14 and Baneet Bains was the first woman in 18:39.
The players
Garrett Reynolds
Ventura runner who won the half marathon in 1:08.19.
Cottage Health
Health system whose hospitals treated and discharged runners who sought medical care around the race.
The details
The Sixth Annual Santa Barbara Half Marathon presented by HOKA was held Sunday, with courses running along Cabrillo Blvd. and finishing on State Street. The morning concluded with the HOKA Kids Fun Run presented by White & Grube Orthodontics, and Cottage Health hospitals discharged 24 runners who sought medical treatment during and after the event.
Timeline
Sunday (November 8, 2026): Sixth Annual Santa Barbara Half Marathon held
Sunday, November 7, 2027: 2027 Santa Barbara Half Marathon scheduled
Season Trajectory
The sixth annual edition of this HOKA-presented race shows the event's continued growth as a destination for runners from across the country and abroad. Its 2027 date already set, the race is building a multi-year calendar presence in Santa Barbara.
Runners planning to compete next year can register for the 2027 race, which has already been scheduled for November 7. Participants in the 2026 event will find full results and registration details on the race's official website.
The takeaway
Race organizers and local participants alike can use the record field size as a benchmark for planning future events. Anyone interested in the sport can check official results to follow the top finishers' performances.
What happens next
The 2027 Santa Barbara Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Further reading
Explore more running coverage for context on local race results and training trends.
More information
Find full race results and registration on the official race website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Noozhawk.
