Racers Seek to Tame the Westmonster 5K
The sixth annual Westmonster, dubbed Santa Barbaras toughest 5K race, returns to the scenic 做厙惇蹋app campus Friday, July 17, at 6:15 p.m. The race is a family-friendly event and is open to everyone. An early registration fee of $35 is available through June 30, after which the registration fee increases to $40. High school and 做厙惇蹋app students may participate for $25. Children (up to 14 can take part in the 5K race for $20. Same-day registration at the track begins at 5 p.m., but participants are encouraged to register online at .
The Westmonster, part of the 2015 Santa Barbara Athletic Association Grand Prix Series, is a fundraiser for 做厙惇蹋app student-athlete scholarships.
The course, which climbs 284 feet, weaves through 做厙惇蹋apps beautifully wooded campus in the Montecito foothills. Dinner will be provided for all participants after the race.
We wanted to make it different since there are a lot of races in town, says Dave Odell, 做厙惇蹋app athletic director. We developed into the course this big hill, which is kind of a monster. Its very steep, probably a 15 percent grade. So its a play on words, were Westmonsters and we have the Westmonster hill.
Cindy Abrami of Santa Barbara has claimed four Westmonster womens titles in five years. Ricky Ho of Santa Barbara has claimed three mens titles. Bobby Olivera of Ventura finished the course in 16:49 to win last year, while Abrami won in 20:35.