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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION DAY
January 1, Thursday. Grand Prix - 5K
5K 8:00am, 10K 8:45am * Palm Park - Start/end the Year with an invigorating oceanfront run that features a traditionally unusual post-race raffle. Wally Marantette * (805) 965-3671 * wallytor@cox.net

SUPER BOWL 4-MILER
February 1, Sunday
Grand Prix
4 mi. 9:00am Stow Grove Park in Goleta (La Patera & Cathedral Oaks) - 2nd annual Super Bowl 4-miler is a fun run/walk and a great way to start your Super Bowl Sunday. Flat/fast course. Jose Gonzalez (805) 962-3627 * jose@sbactionpro.com * Register @ www.sbactionpro.com

ROMEO'S RUN & RELAY
February 14, Saturday
4 mi. 8:00am, 2 x 2 mile Couple's Relay 9:00am * UCSB Lagoon - Fun & beautiful two-loop course around the UCSB Lagoon. Part 1 of 3 for new SBXC Series presented by the SB Independent, SB Running Co. & UCSB Alumni Assoc.. Great Valentine's treats/prizes. John Lofthus * (805) 893-8416 * info@gauchogallop.com * www.independent.com/sbxcseries

3RD ANNUAL CARPINTERIA KIWANIS WINTER WARM-UP RUN
February 15, Sunday
5K 8:00am * Carpinteria Bluffs, Bailard Ave. - Unique, cross-country style race along the Carpinteria Bluffs. Post-race fruit & other goodies. Bill Terry * (805) 451-4912 * bill@billterryinsuranceagency.com * www.carpkiwanis.org

INDEPENDENT "ROSES EN LA PLAYA"
February 21, Saturday
5K 8:00am Leadbetter Beach - "Roses" is at "La Playa" for 2009. The same fun event is now an out-and-back course at the beach. Awards/prizes & post-race activities. Jose Gonzalez (805) 962-3627 * jose@sbactionpro.com * Register @ www.sbactionpro.com

5th ANNUAL PEABODY SCHOOL RUN
March 7, Saturday. Grand Prix - 10K
10K 8:00am, 5K 9:15am * Leadbetter Beach - Flat & fast 5K/10K along the beautiful Santa Barbara coast. Refreshments. Garrett Headley * (805) 284-1152 * gcheadley@yahoo.com * www.peabodycharter.com

SHAMROCK SCRAMBLE
March 14, Saturday
5 mi. Men's start 9:00am, women's start 9:05am * UCSB West Campus - Unique trail run through the west UCSB campus area. 2nd part of new SBXC Series presented by The Independent, SB Running Co. & UCSB Alumni Assoc.. John Lofthus * (805) 893-8416 * info@gauchogallop.com * www.independent.com/sbxcseries  

26th ANNUAL RUN FOR THE SEALS
Saturday March 14, 2009
In the beautiful Marin Headlands. Our course winds through 4 miles of scenic Fort Cronkhite and many participants refer to it as one of the Bay Area's most scenic and best short runs. The race starts at 9 am with the San Francisco Giant's Mascot Lou Seal and our very own Frannie the Fur Seal leading the way and ends at Rodeo Beach, with homemade baked goods and a raffle offered to all race participants. Please visit our website, www.runfortheseals.org, to register in advance for $35, or $40 on race day morning. All proceeds benefit The Marine Mammal Center.

Ventrura Half Marathon & 5K
Sunday March 15, 2009
8:00am, Quiet and fast 1/2 marathon in Ventura on the Ventura/Ojai bikepath. Out and back course (slightly up on the way out and down on the way back.) $45 with tech shirt if registered by Feb. 15th.

CARPINTERIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 17TH ANNUAL ORCHARD TO OCEAN
March 21, Saturday, Grand Prix - 10K
10K 8:00am, 5K 9:15am, 1 Mile Fun Run * Main School, 5241 8th Street - Run along ocean front bluff benefits Carpinteria schools. Awards/food/raffle/music. Marianne McCarthy * (805) 722-5909 * mccarthy140@cox.net  

John C. Trettin 5K
March 28, Saturday
9:00am Cabrillo High School Track, Lompoc

THE GREAT RACE
March 28, Sunday
Two half marathons, a 10K, a 5K and a 1M kids run
7:00am, 7:30am and 9:30, Agoura Hills.

2009 UCSB/KENDRA CHIOTA PAYNE MEMORIAL TRIATHLON
March 29, Sunday
8:00am  UCSB, Campus Point - Olympic distance (this year only) 1.5K swim/40K bike/10K run. 6th annual early season triathlon for beginners & veterans. UCSB Rec.Sports  (805) 893-3253   J. Ritterbeck, USAT Certified Race Director  (805)448-8927  ucsbtri@yahoo.com www.ucsbtriathlon.org/race.html  

2009 Paso Robles Wine Country Half Marathon
March 29, Sunday
8:00am   Paso Robles

Scott Williams 5K
April 5, Sunday
9:00am, Lompoc

ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH
April 11, Saturday
100K  Toro Canyon Park to Nojoqui Falls Park - Solo or five-person teams. Entries limited to 75. Flat & fast course, gently rolling in parts. T-shirts for finishers only. Jim Kornell * (805) 452-8660 * jim.kornell@gmail.com

SANTA BARBARA "CHARDONNAY" 10-MILER & 5K
April 18, Saturday, Grand Prix - 10-miler
10 mi. & 5K 8:00am * Leadbetter Beach - The "Chardonnay" is back featuring local wine tasting. Music/refreshments/awards. Jose Gonzalez  (805) 962-3627 * jose@sbactionpro.com * Register @ www.sbactionpro.com  

CAMARILLO HALF MARATHON
April 19, 2009
10% discount to SBAA memebers, use code: camarillo10. The Camarillo Half Marathon is donating $5 of each entry to the Make A Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties. Huge post race expo, pancake breakfast, and finisher medals for all athletes.Bill Escobar, www.CamarilloHalfMarathon.com, 805-258-3779

Teva presents GAUCHO GALLOP
April 25, Saturday
Doggie Dash 8:15am, 10K Men's 8:45am, Women's 8:50am, 5K Run/Walk Men's 8:55am, Women's 9:00am, Kid's Dash 10:00am * UCSB Lagoon - Cross-country race on beautiful UCSB campus. 3rd and final part of new SBXC Series presented by The Independent, SB Running Co. & UCSB Alumni Assoc.. Awards/raffle prizes. Benefits UCSB student scholarships. John Lofthus * (805) 893-8416 * info@gauchogallop.com * www.gauchogallop.com
there is a misprint in the printed calendar: This is not a GP race and is not a 10 mile course and not on the 19th.

BARBARA IRELAND WALK FOR THE CURE
April 25, Saturday
10 mi. 8:00am * Chase Palm Park - scenic walk/run along the waterfront & thru Montecito. 100% of proceeds benefit breast cancer research at Cancer Center of Santa Barbara. Stephanie Carlyle * (805)898-2116 * stephanie@ccsb.org * Online registration @ www.ccsb.org/events/irelandwalk2009

NITE MOVES SUMMER SERIES
Wednesday's, May 6 - September 2
Grand Prix - May 6, August 26
5K Run/Walk 6:35pm, 1K Ocean Swim 6:25pm * Leadbetter Beach - S.B.'s premier social, fitness event for casual or competitive. Refreshments/music/raffle/kid's events. Season awards. www.RunSantaBarbara.com * (805) 564-8879  Keyword: "Nite Moves"

MOTHER'S DAY 5K/10K & FAMILY FESTIVAL
May 9, Saturday
10K 8:15am, 5K Run/Walk 9:15 am, Kid's Fun Run/Family Festival 8:30am-12:30pm * Goleta Beach County Park - Out-and-back USATF certified course. Prizes/refreshments/vendors/kid's activities. UCSB Recreational Sports, Paul Lee/Marcus McMullen * (805) 893-3908 or 893-3253 * www.recreation.ucsb.edu

Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon
May 9, Saturday
7:00am, starts Santa Ynez, ends in Solvang (via Los Olivos) Ray Gil Memorial 5/10K
May 9, Saturday
9:30am La Purisima Mission, Lompoc

PLATINUM PERFORMANCE STATE STREET MILE
Grand Prix
May 31, Sunday
1 mi. First Heat 8:00am * State St. & Pedregosa St. - Fast gradual downhill through downtown S.B.. Age Group, Family Fun Mile, Dog and Elite runner races. Benefits District Attorney's Office Victim/Witness Assistance Program. Prize money/course record bonus/refreshments. Megan Rheinschild * (805) 568-2400 * www.sbmile.com  

VICKI'S 3000
June 6, Saturday
Grand Prix
3000 Meters, 1st Heat 8:30am * S.B. City College Track - Benefits Special Olympics. Entry $8; no shirt. Liz Werhane * (805) 690-2944 * lizwerhane@yahoo.com

Blue Canyon Trail 50K, 50M & 100K
6 June, Saturday
Easy-on-the environment, tough on the competitor, This 'cleaner-greener' back country circuit through Los Padres National Forest's Blue Canyon offers 50k, 50m, 100k course options in a diverse and rugged mix of terrain and altitude - gaining upwards of 10,000 to nearly 20,000 feet, with spectacular views of reservoirs, mountains and ocean. Hosted at Rancho Oso, just 30 minutes from Santa Barbara Airport, the Blue Canyon Trail Race offers a family-friendly destination and competition: June 6, 2009, Proceeds to benefit local conservation efforts.

AMERICAN RIVIERA TRIATHLON
June 13, Saturday
8:00am  Ledbetter Beach, Santa Barbara - 1st Year Olympic distance triathlon 1.5K swim/40K bike/10K run. J. Ritterbeck, USAT Certified Race Director  (805)448-8927  ucsbtri@yahoo.com  www.americanrivieratriathlon.com  

SEMANA NAUTICA 15K
July 4, Saturday
Grand Prix
15K 8:00am * San Marcos High - Granddaddy of central coast events. 55th annual Semana Nautica 15K traditionally on the 4th of July. Goleta Valley. John Brennand * (805) 964-2591 * brennand@alum.mit.edu  

SANTA BARBARA KID'S TRIATHLON
July 11, Saturday
8:00am  Los Banos Pool, Santa Barbara - 4th annual youth event. Juniors (7-10) 100m swim/5K bike/1K run, Seniors (11-15) 200m swim/10K bike/2K run. J. Ritterbeck, USAT Certified Race Director  (805)448-8927  jritterbeck@sbkidstriathlon.com  www.sbkidstriathlon.com

Lizard Breath 7.5M
July 11, Saturday
8:00am La Purisima Mission, Lompoc

31st MCCONNELL'S ICE CREAM ENDURANCE EVENTS
August 16, Sunday. Grand Prix - 10K
5K 8:30am, 10K 9:30am, Free Run for Life Kid's Mile 11:00am * Goleta Beach County Park - USATF certified out-and-back course. Fruit buffet/awards/ribbons & ice cream to all! Kevin Young * (805) 564-3400 * kyoung@sbre.com * www.runforlife.org  

SANTA BARBARA TRIATHLON and SPORTS EXPO
Weekend of August 22, 23
Long course (Sat.): 1 mi. swim/34 mi. bike/10 mi. run. Sprints (Sun.): 500 yd. swim/6 mi. bike/2 mi. run * Cabrillo Bathhouse (East Beach) - 28th annual! SB's most popular multi-sport event with courses for veterans & first-timers. Limited entries! Santa Barbara Triathlon, Inc., PO Box 215, Santa Barbara, CA 93102 * (805) 682-1634 * http://www.sbtriathlon.com

PIER-TO-PEAK HALF-MARATHON
September 6, Sunday
Grand Prix
13.1 mi. 6:30am * Stearns Wharf (Cabrillo at State St.) - The "Worlds Toughest Half-Marathon". Uphill from sea level to 4,000 ft. finish overlooking S.B.. Prizes/refreshments. Limited entries. www.RunSantaBarbara.com * (805) 564-8879 * 718 Castillo St., SB, CA 93101  Keyword: "Pier to Peak"

GOLETA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 4-MILER
September 20, Sunday
4 mi. 8:30am - Goleta Union School District Office (401 N. Fairview Rd.) - Fun & unique course through scenic Lake Los Carneros. Benefits music & physical education programs in Goleta's elementary schools. Refreshments/awards/raffle/music. Dan Cooperman * (805) 681-1200 x203 * dcooperman@goleta.k12.ca.us

Valley of the Flowers Half Marathon
Sept 26, Saturday
9:00am La Purisima Mission, Lompoc

12th ANNUAL CARPINTERIA TRIATHLON
September 27, Sunday
Olympic 7:30am: 1.5K swim/40K bike/10K run. Sprint 8:15am: .5K swim/15K bike/5K run  Carpinteria State Beach - Ocean swim, rolling foothills bike & scenic run. Novice & seasoned racers. USAT sanctioned. Limited entries! Ann Meyer * (805) 684-5405 x 432 * annm@ci.carpinteria.ca.us * www.carpinteriatriathlon.com  

Dirt Roads & Trail Endurance 100M
October 2&3, 2009
What could be the nation's highest gains ultra marathon - the DRTE 100 [Dirt Roads & Trail Endurance ] - debuts in October 2009 with a wild and scenic 100-mile loop through the mountains and coastlands of Santa Barbara. This virgin course is relentless, with roughly 35,000 feet of gains and equivalent losses, starting near sea level: so no altitude acclimatization is needed. A rigorous mix of technical single track, jeep trails, and fire roads. For qualified 100-mile veterans only. October 2 & 3, 2009 starting at Rancho Oso; just 30 minutes from Santa Barbara Airport. Proceeds to benefit local conservation efforts.

OJAI HALF-MARATHON
October 3, Saturday
13.1 mi. 7:00am * Ojai - Exciting new half-marathon that runs through downtown, oak lined neighborhoods and the orchards of Ojai. Point to point event that finish's in Soule Park. Post-race festivities, awards. Paul Williams * www.ojaihalf.com * info@ojaihalf.com

CHANNEL ISLANDS MARATHON
October 4, 2009
10% discount to SBAA memebers, use code: channelislands10. The Channel Islands Marathon is donating $5 of each entry to a local charity that will be announced soon. Huge post race expo, pancake breakfast, and finisher medals for all athletes.Bill Escobar, www.ChannelislandsMarathon.com, 805-258-3779

32ND ANNUAL CARPINTERIA KIWANIS BIG AVOCADO RUN
October 4, Sunday
5K 8:00am * Carpinteria Bluffs, Bailard Avenue - Exciting XC style race along the Carpinteria Bluffs. Post-race goodies. Bill Terry * (805) 451-4912 * bill@billterryinsuranceagency.com * www.carpkiwanis.org

ACTION PRO DUATHLON
October 11, Sunday
Long Course: 5K run/30K bike/5K run, Short Course: 2K run/17K bike/2K run 8:00am * Site to be determined - Exciting duathlon format. Fast run, challenging bike. Awards/raffle. Jose Gonzalez  (805) 962-3627 * jose@sbactionpro.com * Register @ www.sbactionpro.com  

FOX FALL XC CLASSIC
October 17, Saturday
5mi. 8:00 am * Lake Los Carneros - Our sole true cross-country race. Around Lake Los Carneros. No hills but plenty of attention-worthy footing. Andrea McLarty * dreapink@hotmail.com

CANCER CENTER of SANTA BARBARA 5K WALK/RUN & 10K RUN
October 18, Sunday
10K 8:00am, 5K Walk/Run 8:30am, Kid's Fun Run 10:00am * Montecito Union School - 100% of proceeds benefit local cancer research. Unique Montecito course, Biltmore buffet/prizes/raffle. Stephanie Carlyle * (805) 898-2116 * stephanie@ccsb.org * Online registration @ http://www.ccsb.org/events/walkrun2009

SANTA BARBARA HALF-MARATHON
November 7, Saturday
Grand Prix - Half-Marathon
13.1 mi. Half-Marathon 8:00am, 5K 8:10am * Leadbetter Beach - S.B.'s premier race with 2,000 entrants in 2008. Beautiful, semi-challenging shoreline course. Benefits local youth programs. Ethel Byers * (805) 967-8822 * tennisrun.runtennis@verizon.net * www.SBrunning.org  

31ST ANNUAL CHAD BRINER, UCSB RECREATIONAL SPORTS TURKEY TROT
November 22, Saturday
10K 9:30am, 5K Run/Walk 9:45am * UCSB - Trail run along the lagoon & through Isla Vista. Benefits UCSB Recreational Sports. Awards/raffle prizes & free Woodstock's pizza. UCSB Recreational Sports, Paul Lee/Marcus McMullen * (805) 893-3908 or 893-3253 * www.gauchosplay.com

RUN SANTA BARBARA THANKSGIVING FOUR MILER
November 26, Thursday
4 mi. 9:00am * Magnolia Center - Santa Barbara's flattest & fastest 4-miler. Prizes/gifts courtesy of Run Santa Barbara & State Street Arcade. www.RunSantaBarbara.com * (805) 564-8879 * 718 Castillo St., SB CA 93101  Keyword: "Thanksgiving"

17TH ANNUAL GOLETA NOONTIME ROTARY CLUB "RUN FOR YOUTH"
December 5, Saturday, Grand Prix
5K/10K 8:00am * Location to be determined. Please check www.Active.com. Refreshments. Benefits local youth. * www.goletanoontimerotary.org  

*The following race is tentative - please check www.sbimarathon.com for updates. SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON December 6, Sunday 26.2 mi.* A top-notch marathon for the Santa Barbara South Coast! To start in Goleta and finish in Santa Barbara. Stay tuned! Details @ www.sbimarathon.com

For Ventura events, please check 805running, the Inside Track running site.