# Lemon Run presented by the Goleta Education Foundation - **When:** Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT - **Where:** 5986 Sandspit Rd, Goleta, CA, 93117 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-56239-lemon-run-presented-by-the-goleta-education-foundation ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Goleta/LemonRun?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description 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. --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-56239-lemon-run-presented-by-the-goleta-education-foundation](https://runthis.run/event/rs-56239-lemon-run-presented-by-the-goleta-education-foundation) — data from Run This (runthis.run).