Santa Barbara Running Association

About the Santa Barbara Running Association

The Santa Barbara Running Association, former Athletic Association, has been promoting and supporting the Santa Barbara running community since 1948 with a vision to spread the joy of running.

Join us in helping support local youth running programs providing access to the sport, proper gear to participate and training for safe, healthy longevity and enthusiasm for all levels of youth runners.

Community Facts: 48% of students in the city of Santa Barbara and Goleta's public schools are from low-income families. 68% of students at public schools attend Title I schools, where 40% or more of student population is low-income