your hometown team

Run Santa Barbara

this season

We are so excited to hit the ground running this season!

Run Santa Barbara is a part of Run Your City, a non-profit focused on creating an inclusive community through running. Our mission is to help children build confidence, develop healthy habits, and feel inspired. As student-athletes at UC Santa Barbara we aim to ensure sports are accessible to all kids, regardless of socioeconomic status or ability.

starts

October 4, 2026

when

1 to 2PM

where

Pauley Track 6510 El Colegio Rd Goleta, CA 93106

Kids sign-up Volunteer sign-up Donate to this chapter

santabarbara@runyourcity.org @ryc.santabarbara

meet the people

Run Santa Barbara leadership team

Alexa Bryson

Chapter President

Hi! My name is Alexa and I am on the Cross Country and Track team at UCSB. I am a senior majoring in Political Science and Economics. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching movies with my roommates, and traveling!

Isabel Ross

Impact Measurement

Hi! My name is Isabel and I am on the Cross Country and Track team at UCSB. I am a sophomore majoring in Biology. In my free time I enjoy hiking, skiing, baking, spending time at the beach, and exploring new restaurants and local food spots!

Emma Beck

Donor / Sponsor Management

Hi! My name is Emma and I am on the Track team at UCSB. I am a sophomore majoring in Biology and I love the outdoors, painting, and sunset walks!

Jake Ratkovich

Treasurer

Hi! My name is Jake and I am on the Cross Country team at UCSB. I am a senior majoring in Econ and I love flying planes, hiking, and surfing.

Olivia Bollenbach

Social Media / Public Relations

Hi! My name is Olivia and I am on the Cross Country and Track team at UCSB. I am a freshman majoring in Political Science. In my free time I enjoy baking, going to the beach, and traveling.

Jack Burnett

Community Engagement

Hi! My name is Jack and I am on the Cross Country and Track team at UCSB. I am a freshman majoring in Biology. In my free time I like to run, watch movies, go to the beach, and play the piano.

David Slaughter

Season Planning / Volunteer Engagement

Hi! My name is David and I am do ROTC and Track at UCSB. I am a sophomore majoring in Political Science Foreign Relations and Economics. In my free time I love to coach football, go to the gym, go out with friends, and do theater.

what if?

…there was a future where every kid gets to play, no matter their zip code, ability level, or family's income?

A future where collegiate athletes lock arms with their communities to make team sports accessible for all.