# Santa Barbara Thanksgiving Day 4-Miler

> Event for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 9:05 AM
- Where: Hollister Ave start → Thunderbird Park finish, Magnolia Shopping Center, 5124 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Day-of $40 (cash/check); advance online registration lower
- Organizer: Run Santa Barbara (Nite Moves)
- Official page: https://www.runsantabarbara.com/thanksgiving-4-miler/
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

The original Santa Barbara Thanksgiving Day race: flat, fast 4 miles starting down Hollister Avenue and finishing in Thunderbird Park off Walnut Avenue. Day-of registration 7:00–8:45 AM in Thunderbird Park ($40, cash or check); shirts while supplies last.

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