Our mission

Santa Barbara Athletic Association provides community leadership and support for all types of running, including track trail, ultra, road and cross-country. We encourage people of all ages and abilities to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle through running and we work collaboratively with the community to bring attention and respect to Santa Barbara as a great running community.

ELINGS TERRAIN FESTIVAL

MEMBERSHIP

RACE CALENDAR

SPECIAL EVENTS

Race Calendar

Barbara Ireland Walk and Run

March 21, 2020

Chase Palm Park
Tough Enough

April 04, 2020 7:00 AM

Toro Canyon Park
Chardonnay Run Santa Barbara - GP EVENT

April 11, 2020

Leadbetter Beach

Support the Santa Barbara Running Community
Become a Member of the SBAA!

Membership not only provides you with some great discounts such as 10% off at the Santa Barbara Running company and a cool technical trucker hat, it helps build a strong and vibrant running community. SBAA provides critical support to the Club West Junior High School Cross Country Program, Special Olympics of Santa Barbara Track and Field athletes and High School Cross Country and Track Programs. Additionally, we celebrate our community's runners through the year-long Grand Prix Competition, annual Banquet and numerous social events.

New in 2019: Your SBAA membership will automatically enroll you in the Grand Prix Competition, approximately 10 local races per year with your race results matched up against other SBAA members in your age group and the top three recognized at our annual banquet in December!

Build a stronger running Community in Santa Barbara!

Elings Terrain Festival Added to SBAA's Portfolio of Races

SBAA has taken on the management of the popular Elings Terrain Festival. This great multi-race event raises funds for the the three local public HS XC programs as well as Elings Park trail maintenance. Paul Bradford, the architect of the annual event will continue to serve as an advisor. Be sure to check out all of the information!

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