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

SBAA 2020 Virtual Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix

June 23, 2020 12:01 AM

Santa Barbara, California
Turkey Trot

November 21, 2020

UCSB Lagoon
Thanksgiving 4 Miler - GRAND PRIX EVENT

November 26, 2020

Walnut and Hollister

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.

Your SBAA membership will automatically enroll you in the Grand Prix Competition, were 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!