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
6 to 7PM
where
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!
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.
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.
Jack Burnett
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
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.