Lemon Run presented by the Goleta Education Foundation

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.

1. Ride your bike - Bike parking available. Please note sections of the bike path will be closed between 8-11am for the runners.

2. Carpool with family and friends from your neighborhood - additional carpool parking is available at Deckers Brand Showcase located at 6601 Hollister Avenue.

3. 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.