The UCSB Running Series presented by Citrix Online is back and according to event organizers, the 2011 version promises to be even better than 2010’s.
In addition to the individual competitions, the race series features a unique team challenge that pits between five and nine individuals against other teams with the top five “scoring” for team bragging rights.
Proceeds of all three races will benefit the UCSB Alumni Association Student Scholarship Fund. The UCSB Running Series has raised nearly $20,000 for student scholarships at UCSB since 2008, with $10,000 given in 2010 alone.
UCSB RUNNING SERIES EVENTS
ROMEO’S 4-MILER
The first race in the series, Romeo’s 4 Miler, set for January 29, 2011, brings back a cherished Santa Barbara running tradition: the Couple’s Relay. Here couples compete against each other over a four mile distance with each person doing one 2 mile loop.
SHAMROCK 5-MILER
The Shamrock 5 Miler, to be held on March 5, 2011, brings runners to the beautiful but rarely visited West Campus of UCSB, while also allowing participants to sample the “wild” streets of Isla Vista.
GAUCHO GALLOP
Finally, the Gaucho Gallop will kick off the 5th annual All Gaucho Reunion in dramatic fashion on April 30, 2011. The All Gaucho Reunion, a weekend full of social events, lectures and of course reunions, will bring an estimated 6,000 UCSB alumni and friends back to the campus.
Hope to see you all out there!