Walk in Santa Barbara, California | 2026-2027

Walk for Water 5k Santa Barbara [runsignup.com]

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Walk Their Journey. Change Their Future.

Join us for a powerful and transformative experience at the Walk for Water 5K Charity Fundraiser, co-hosted by Pathway To Tomorrow and Drop of Water. This...

Walk Their Journey. Change Their Future.

Join us for a powerful and transformative experience at the Walk for Water 5K Charity Fundraiser, co-hosted by Pathway To Tomorrow and Drop of Water. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a step into the daily reality that millions of women and girls in Africa face just to access something as basic as water.

Every day, women and girls spend 200 million hours hauling unclean water, often walking miles under a burning sun, along dangerous paths, carrying heavy containers. Every two minutes, a child dies from a water-borne disease, and 1.5 million children under five die annually in Africa from diarrhea caused by unsafe water.

Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country, is in the grip of this devastating water crisis. Nearly half of its 125 million people lack access to clean water, according to UNICEF.

The situation is even worse in rural areas — where 80% of Ethiopians live and are hit hardest by this crisis, forcing women and girls to walk long distances just to find unclean water. Girls are expected to miss school to collect water for their families. Each journey robs a girl of her education, her safety, and her childhood. For far too many, these walks end in tragedies, like gender-based violence and death — not just exhaustion.

We walk not just for awareness—but for action.

This 5K fundraiser challenges participants to take 7,000 steps, representing the average distance many walk each day to collect water. As you walk, you’ll carry not just steps—but stories. Stories of resilience, hardship, and hope. You'll walk in solidarity with those who can’t just turn on a tap.

We’re asking each participant to go further by asking friends, family, and coworkers to sponsor their steps with a donation to the cause, or join their team to fundraise or walk alongside them!

Our goal? To raise $250,000 to fund 2 deep borehole wells and rural piping systems in up to 16 rural villages in Ethiopia. This will provide clean, safe, and sustainable drinking water for up to 16,000 people.

Your steps can change a life. Your walk can build a well.

Register today. Walk their path. Bring water home.

The 5K route is taking place at Leadbetter Beach - 801 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The course is scenic, starting at the beach, along the water. If driving to the 5K walk, its best to park at parking lot on the right as you enter to find us (near Shoreline Cafe).

2 Miles 5k Run Walk

801 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, California, 93101, United States
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She.is.beautiful 5k & 10k Santa Barbara 2026 [runsheisbeautiful.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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She.is.beautiful 5k & 10k Santa Barbara 2026 will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12th 2026 at 8:30am

ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

Run, walk, jog, or stroller push.

Let's celebrate life, love, challenge,...

She.is.beautiful 5k & 10k Santa Barbara 2026 will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12th 2026 at 8:30am

ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

Run, walk, jog, or stroller push.

Let's celebrate life, love, challenge, resilience, and all you are capable of.

Our longstanding community partner is

Girls Incorporated of the Greater Santa Barbara Area

Swag Included with Race Registration:

👚Women's cut custom She.is.beautiful Race Shirt

🛍️Custom She.is.beautiful Goody Bag

📸Free race photos

🎟️Access to the event offerings

When do I get my Race Swag? All swag will be picked up at the in-person event. If you plan to sign up for our virtual event and plan to participate virtually, your swag will be shipped to you.

Can I get my bib shipped to me ahead of time if I'm participating in-person but can't make the September 11th bib pick up in Santa Barbara? Yes, for those participants that plan to come in-person to the event but can't make the bib pick up, if you would like your bib shipped ahead of time please purchase the $10 bib shipping in registration and your bib will be shipped ahead of time.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook or Instagram leading up to race day!

Please note:

YOUR ENTRY FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

Your entry fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable. If the event is cancelled due to a force majeure event, including, but not limited to natural disasters or pandemics, there are no refunds for this event.

You will have the opportunity to protect your purchase by enrolling in the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program during registration.

5k 10k Run Virtual Walk

321 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, California, 93101, United States
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Ride Santa Barbara 100 [ridesb100.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Ride Santa Barbara returns for its 15th year!

RideSB100 offers four distinct courses to suit a range of cycling abilities – each course offering a world-class Santa Barbara cycling experience! 🚵🏻‍♂️...

Ride Santa Barbara returns for its 15th year!

RideSB100 offers four distinct courses to suit a range of cycling abilities – each course offering a world-class Santa Barbara cycling experience! 🚵🏻‍♂️

All courses start along the beach and follow the beautiful Santa Barbara beachfront before turning inland to experience all Santa Barbara has to offer. Cyclists will wind through some of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the country; experience the rolling foothills lined with citrus and avocado orchards and climb some of the most famous mountains in the country, all while experiencing some of the most beautiful views in southern California.

All cyclists will receive:

Official 2026 RideSB100 t-shirt
Official 2026 RideSB100 water bottle
Official RideSB100 drawstring bag with sponsor goodies
Fully supported aid stations
Mechanical support
Finish Line Festival with lots of food and beer
All Gibraltar Challenge finishers will receive a coin at the top of the hill.
Age group medals for Gibraltar Challenge
Option to buy event Jersey
And more!

All riders will receive an overall chip time and riders who participate in the Gibraltar Challenge will be ranked for the King and Queen of the Mountain (KOM/QOM) Jersey awards!

RIDES*

100 mile

Over 9,700′ of climbing | Start Time: 7:00 AM
Recommended for experienced cyclists only
Tackle a challenging ride that begins at Chase Palm Park, rolls through Carpinteria, and continues into the scenic Lake Casitas region. Climb Toro Canyon and Ladera Lane before testing your legs on the Gibraltar Climb Challenge, a timed 6.1-mile ascent with an 8% grade and over 2,500 ft of elevation gain. Descend, then join the 100KM Coastal Route along Cathedral Oaks through Isla Vista and past UCSB, finishing back at Chase Palm Park.
Includes a timed hill climb segment up the famous Gibraltar Road – with a KOM/QOM jersey awarded to the 1st place winners in each age group!
For more information, go to ridesb100.com/100-mile/

100 KM + Climb

Over 6,600 ft. of climbing | Start Time: 7:30 AM
Recommended for experienced cyclists only
Covering 64 miles of Santa Barbara’s most stunning terrain, this route begins at Chase Palm Park and heads south along the coast to Carpinteria. Tackle the Toro Canyon Climb (5.3% grade) and the steep Ladera Lane (10.9% grade), then test your mettle on the Gibraltar Climb: a 6.1-mile ascent with an 8% grade and a 2,551 ft elevation gain. After summiting Gibraltar, descend via the technical Painted Cave route, continue west along Riberia Drive through the serene Hope Ranch community, and return to a well-earned finish at Chase Palm Park.
Includes a timed hill climb segment up the famous Gibraltar Road – with a KOM/QOM jersey awarded to the 1st place winners in each age group!
For more information, go to ridesb100.com/100km-climb/

100 KM Coastal Route

4,000 ft. of climbing | Start Time: 7:30 AM
Recommended for intermediate to experienced cyclists only
Covering 64 miles of Santa Barbara’s finest scenery, this route begins at Chase Palm Park and heads south along the coast to Carpinteria. Challenge yourself on the Toro Canyon Climb (5.3% grade) and steep Ladera Lane (10.9% grade), then descend toward the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara. From there, ride west through Isla Vista, take in breathtaking coastal views at Goleta Beach, pass the University of California, Santa Barbara, and finish back at Chase Palm Park.
For more information, go to ridesb100.com/100km-coastal/

34 miles

Over 2,200 ft. of climbing | Start Time: 8:30 AM
Beginner to intermediate level cyclists
Enjoy a stunning start along the coastline from Chase Palm Park before heading inland to San Ysidro Road. Tackle a gentle ascent on Mountain Drive (max 5.1% grade), then roll past the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara. Continue west along Riberia Drive through the serene Hope Ranch community and finish back at Chase Palm Park. Perfect for those seeking Santa Barbara’s natural charm with just the right amount of challenge.
For more information, go to ridesb100.com/34-mile/

*Event details and courses are subject to change.

Charity

Ride to benefit MOVE Santa Barbara County! Help us raise needed donations and awareness for the great work they’re doing in Santa Barbara County. The mission of MOVE is to advocate for equitable county-wide infrastructure for walking, bicycling, and public transit and to empower and educate communities to choose active and sustainable forms of transportation.

Refund Policy

All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. You may do a one-time entry transfer to another event, person or year for $15.

For more information, visit our website ridesb100.com or e-mail our team at info@ridesb100.com.

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34 Miles 100k 100 Miles Cycling Walk

Santa Barbara, California, 93101, United States
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