In Pamplona, Spain, they do the running of the bulls.
In Santa Barbara, the last weekend in April means it’s time for the running of the Gauchos: past, present and future.
As part of the All-Gaucho Reunion, UCSB is holding the Gaucho Gallop on Saturday, April 30, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Harder Stadium.
The fundraising event includes the Santa Barbara Running Company 10- and 5-kilometer run run/walk, the Dioji Dog Dash and “G Kids” Dash. At the end of the races, there will a finish-line festival and Dioji Doggie Lounge for you pet.
Registration and check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Pre-event fees are $20 for students and UCSB Alumni Association members; $22 for Moms in Motion members and UCSB alumni, faculty and staff; $25 for general public. Fees go up $5 on race day.
Race times are 8:15 a.m. for the dog dash at Storke Field, 9 a.m. for the 10k and 5k and 10:15 a.m. for the “G Kids” Dash. Winners of the 10K races will receive beach cruisers from Collegiate Bicycle Company.
For more information or to register online for the Gaucho Gallop, go to
www.ucsbruns.com/gauchogallop. Attendees also can register at the event.
