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Lemon Run presented by the Goleta Education Foundation
Date and time
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Date and time
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location
5986 Sandspit Rd, Goleta, CA
Date and time
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location
5986 Sandspit Rd, Goleta, CA
This race
Our Annual Lemon Run is back at Goleta Beach Park! Join us on September 20 at beautiful Goleta Beach for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit. Let's run together to support education in our community! 🏃♂️🍋
With competitive 5K (Jr. Grand Prix) and 10K (Grand Prix) races, and 1K Family Fun Run, we’ve got something for everyone. It's a perfect event for competitive runners and first-timers alike.
We'll have great prizes and goodies from local businesses, fabulous food, and fun family-friendly activities! Come join the Goleta Education Foundation and support our schools, families, and community in the Good Land.
Early bib pick-up will be on Saturday, 9/19 from 11 am-2 pm at Deckers Brand Showcase located at 6601 Hollister Ave. Late registration and packet pick-up will be at Goleta Beach Park Area D on Sunday 9/20, beginning at 7 am. Registration closes promptly 15 minutes before each race.
Route Maps:
10K map (begins at 8:00AM)
10K Winner Prizes announced at 9AM
5K map (begins at 9:30AM)
5K Winner Prizes announced at 10AM
1K map (begins at 10:30AM)
Participants will begin as a rolling start for each event. Strollers are allowed and families are welcome to run together. See registration information for differences in pricing for Adults and Kids. Kids 12 & under can join the 1K for free. Age-based pricing is applied at checkout.
Parking & Transportation: Parking will be at Goleta Beach, and additional parking is available at UCSB Parking Lot 10. Parking at Goleta Beach is first-come, first-served, so please plan accordingly. The beach lot near Area D is anticipated to be closed for the start of all races. All driving near Area D will be limited during the 1K from 10:15-10:45am. Green transportation options are strongly encouraged.
Ride your bike - Bike parking available. Please note sections of the bike path will be closed between 8-11am for the runners.
Carpool with family and friends from your neighborhood.
Drop-off area is accessible in front of the Ellwood Restaurant parking lot.
Don’t forget your Lemon Run swag! Pre-order your Race T-shirts by 8/31 to ensure you get your size. We have Adult and Youth sizes S/M/L/XL.
Lemon Run 2026 is presented by Goleta Education Foundation.
10K
5K
1000 m
9.3 mi