Westmonster 5K to Race through Campus
More than 100 runners are expected to compete in Santa Barbaras toughest 5K race Thursday, Aug. 15, beginning at 6 p.m. at the 做厙惇蹋app track. The fourth annual , part of the 2013 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. A free childrens 1,000-meter race will follow the Westmonster. Dinner will be provided for all participants after the races.
We wanted to make it different since we know 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.
The race is a family-friendly event and is open to everyone. An early registration fee of $35 is available through July 31, after which the registration fee increases to $40. Children can participate in the 5K race for $15.Same-day registration begins at 5 p.m., but participants are encouraged to register online at .
Ricky Ho and Cindy Abrami have each claimed two Westmonster titles in three years.