grab
your favorite green running clothes and head over to the incredibly beautiful (and green) West Campus of UCSB. The Shamrock 5 Miler will provide lots of great views of the Pacific Ocean while heading through the quiet streets of Isla Vista. The race includes a great mix of running on trails and pavement. Be sure to stick around after the race for post-race food and awards.
Limited to 300 runners - we are currently half full (March 7th). Online Registration will close Wednesday evening, March 10th at 5:00pm. Walk up registration will be possible on Friday, March 12th at the SB Running Company (Goleta, 12-6pm) and on the day of event - extra $5 per person.
Early Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration
If you register before online or by mail before March 11, 2010 at 5pm PST, you may pick up your race packet on Friday, March 12th, 12pm to 6pm at the Santa Barbara Running Company's Goleta store, located at 129 N. Fairview Ave, Goleta CA 93117, telephone: 805-964-6700. Packet pick up and late registration will also be available race day at the event from 7:30am to 9:00am.
Race Divisions
- Students
- Alumni
- Faculty & Staff
- General Public
Course Description
The Shamrock 5 Miler features a brand new course with something for everyone. The race starts out with racers heading past UCSB's Coal Oil Point before tackling Isla Vista's infamous "DP" street. After entering the main campus, runners will complete a scenic loop of Manzanita Village before heading back down DP. The final mile will provide a mix of asphalt and dirt as runners head back through UCSB's West Campus before arriving to the finish line.
Dash
Make sure to stick around for the free "G Kids" Dash sponsored by UCSB Athletics. Kids ages 6-12 will be led out by Ole, the official Gaucho mascot, on a 1 km. course. Ribbons will be provided to all finishers. While there is no cost to run in the race, we do require all parent/guardians to sign a waiver.
Race Schedule
- 7:30am: Day of Event Registration opens
- 9:00am: Start of the 5 mile race
- 9:50am: Awards
- 10:00am: 1K Kids Dash
Race Location
View UCSB Area Map
All races start and finish at the Devereux property on UCSB's West Campus.
Directions
From either direction, take the Storke Road/Glen Annie Road exit off of U.S. 101 (approximately twelve miles north of Santa Barbara). Head towards the ocean (away from the mountains) on Storke, and proceed two miles to El Colegio Road. Stay straight at the El Colegio Road intersection onto West Campus Road. Veer to the right and head towards the Cliff House. Take a left into the Devereux property and watch for parking instructions for one of our volunteers.
Special Tour of the Campbell Mansion and surrounding buildings
Tour the bucolic South Knoll of the recently purchased 33-acre property from the Devereux Foundation after the race. The property is adjacent to the Coal Oil Point Reserve and served as a residential school and home for developmentally disabled children and adults from 1945 to 2007. Devereux Foundation continues to operate a residential and day program for adults on approximately 4 acres on the North Knoll. A walk through the original 26,000 square foot mansion built for the Campbell family in 1924 and designed by Mary Craig along with the newly renovated conference and guest facilities are included in the tour. The Campbell House was designated an Historical Landmark by the County of Santa Barbara. Tour will be led by Martie Levy, Director of Capital Development. To RSVP for the tour, email us at info@UCSBruns.com. Minimum of 6 people needed for the tour to go.
