The 2022 season opener for Reef and Run is all set for Thursday, June 2nd. It's the first of 12 consecutive Thursdays hosting swimming races and live music at East Beach. As always, the season opener has no registration fees. Swimmers can choose between the Santa Barbara Swim Club 500-meter … [Read more...]

In keeping with a Reef & Run tradition, this year's season opener on Thursday, June 24th will not have any registration fees for swimmers. We're thrilled to welcome the swimming community back to the beach for the first Reef & Run since 2019. We're actively working with the City of … [Read more...]

Good news, Santa Barbara. Reef and Run will be back in 2021, with the season opener scheduled for Thursday, June 24th at East Beach. Better yet, keeping with our tradition, Reef & Run's season opener will be FREE for all participants. After June 24th, there will be a Reef & Run event … [Read more...]

Dear Reef & Run Sponsors, Participants and Supporters, Following the announcement from Governor Newsom for a full re-opening of California’s economy on June 15, it is with cautious optimism that we are excited to announce that we are in the process of planning a 2021 Reef and Run season. With … [Read more...]

Dear Reef & Run Swimmers, It is with a heavy heart that I announce our very difficult decision to cancel the Reef & Run 2020 season.   I have spent weeks consulting with City officials, the Reef & Run Race Committee and our volunteers to find some way to have a … [Read more...]