11TH Annual
Santa Barbara County 11th Annual Organ Donation Celebration Walk and BBQ
Santa Barbara County 11th Annual Organ Donation Celebration Walk and BBQ is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Santa Barbara, CA.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for a free community event!
Bring your family and friends for a meaningful day as we come together to support organ donation and transplantation. Help raise awareness about the importance of registering as an organ donor on by joining us on September 19, 2026 from 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Register by September 10, 2026, to receive a free commemorative t-shirt!
Event Details:
Location: Leadbetter Beach
Walk Route: To Stearns Wharf and back (approx. 2 miles round trip)
Parking: Local city parking available for just $2.00
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities available; see the "Become a Sponsor" tab above.
Let’s walk together for a cause that saves lives. We hope to see you there!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
3%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Barbara, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Santa Barbara, CA
Population
88,024
as of 2023
City Elevation
121 ft
Nearest Airport
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 79 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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58
Days to train
- Race
- Santa Barbara County 11th Annual Organ Donation Celebration Walk and BBQ
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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Santa Barbara County 11th Annual Organ Donation Celebration Walk and BBQ
Sep 19, 2026