Gaucho Gallop is for runners — and dogs — of all ages

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: … [Read more...]

Brosseau, Adams top area finishers at Boston Marathon

Lompoc’s Jason Brosseau was the fastest area finisher at the Boston Marathon, and Santa Barbara’s Susie Adams was the first local woman to cross the … [Read more...]

Monsma in vintage form in Chardonnay 10-miler

Ian Monsma, a former distance running standout at Pomona College, won the Santa Barbara Chardonnay 10-mile road race on Saturday at Leadbetter … [Read more...]

Forte follows trail to victory; Lance Armstrong places 4th

The indefatigable Eric Forte beat a field of 35 runners, including cycling legend and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong, to win the second Santa Barbara … [Read more...]

Delusionals do it again in Are You Tough Enough

The weather conditions ran the gamut on Saturday for the Are You Tough Enough 65-mile footrace. Runners experience dense fog, cold, sunny, hot and … [Read more...]

Young loves going solo in ‘Tough Enough’ race

Scott Young is a man on the run. Not from the authorities, but  on the roads, hills and trails of Santa Barbara. Early Saturday morning, he’ll … [Read more...]

Catching ‘Carpinteria Cool’ from Orchard to Ocean

It’s always the first one after Santa Claus… The first exit on California Route 101 when travelling south, that is, after Santa Claus Lane. It’s … [Read more...]

WeissCrax: Running with Heart

The day starts early … 5:57 to be exact. Time for the first race of the season – the American Heart Association’s (AHA) “Classic Heart & … [Read more...]