Race Options:
Marathon  The 26.2 mile race begins at an elevation of 750 feet in the Santa Barbara foothills on a downhill course. The first 13 miles progress through the exquisite gardens of Montecito and then moves oceanfront along Carpinteria and Summerland. The last 4 miles meander along Santa Barbara’s picturesque oceanfront to finish at the historic La Playa Stadium at Santa Barbara City College.
This is one of three events this weekend.  The other two are a 10K through the heart of scenic downtown Santa Barbara and the other is an Adventure Challenge designed for both family participation and coporate/open athletes.

Santa Barbara Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Men's, women's winners turn in dominating performances.

Peter Park and Melissa Marsted captured the men and women's respective championships in the inaugural Santa Barbara Marathon on Saturday. 
Park won in 2:42:16 after leaving no doubt who was first.
Marsted took the women's field in 3:03:15, and raised $2,600 for local charities in the process.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results