Big News!!! Jane Cairns - race director, founder, and visionary behind Reef & Run - was named by the Santa Barbara Independent as one of their "Local Heroes" for 2019. Jane Cairns - Reef & Run Director This very special recognition is bestowed on only a handful of people each year that … [Read more...]

Now that the 2019 season is over, we'd like to thank everyone for another amazing summer. That includes swimmers, sponsors, volunteers, musicians, food and beverage providers, Santa Barbara Lifeguards, and those helping organize behind the scenes. On average there were 220 swimmers participating … [Read more...]

The Via Nirone Claris on display at Reef & Run's season opener Did you know that every time you swim at Reef & Run this summer, your name is entered into a raffle for a brand new Bianchi road bike from Hazard's Cyclesport? So the more you swim, the better chance you have to win big. … [Read more...]

Reef & Run isn't just about swimming and competition. It's also about friends, community, food, and MUSIC! Every Thursday throughout the summer a local musician or band is showcased at Reef & Run for the enjoyment of participants and spectators at the post-race party. Please join us on the … [Read more...]

The 2019 season is Reef & Run's 11th in Santa Barbara! The summer schedule begins on Thursday, June 6 and consists of 11 regular-season weeks followed by the special season-ending Boat to Beach race on August 29. We offer three swim race lengths: 500m, 1000m (1k,) and 1-mile. Individual … [Read more...]