Event Description

Celebrate 4th of July at one of the West Coast’s classic races.  Enjoy the scenic trails with epic views of the Channel Islands on a challenging course.  Bring the whole family to join fun! Patriotic attire recommended for all!  Hikers and walkers are welcome.  

Event details and schedule

Course Description  

The 5k races will take in some of Elings Park’s great singletrack trails.  Short, character-building climbs will be rewarded with incredible views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands and Downtown Santa Barbara.  This is a true trail experience with ribbons and chalk marking the course. Looking for a flat road course?  This is not the event for you.  Hoping to have an incredible morning with fellow runners on a fun new course? You will not be disappointed!  There will also be a 1.25 mile distance option for Junior runners starting at 8:45am. 

This is a Grand Prix event and all proceeds will benefit youth running programs along with Elings Park  trail maintenance.  $10 discount for SBRA members. Junior SBRA Members are free after $10 race day rebate. Non-SBRA Juniors are $20 and receive a free SBRA membership!

Not yet a member of your local running club?

 https://sbra49.wildapricot.org/sys/website/?pageId=7743

Event Details 

Prizes for Top 3 male,  female and junior finishers.  Semana Nautica Buff for all finishers

Water will be provided in start/finish area (recommend bringing handheld if warm weather)

Event Schedule 

Bib pickup from 7:00 am - 7:50 am

8:30am: 5K

9:30am 1.25 Mile Junior Race