Nineteen runners treated after Santa Bárbara half marathon

Cottage Health treated 19 participants in A&E after the half marathon held on Sunday 8 November in Santa Bárbara, California. The figure refers to people who attended A&E, not the number of patients admitted to hospital.

The healthcare network said several of them had similar symptoms and that it was working to determine whether they were caused by heat or other factors. The Santa Bárbara Police Department has opened an investigation and says the cause has not been confirmed.

Care at two hospitals

The participants attended Santa Barbara Cottage and Goleta Valley Cottage hospitals. Some arrived by ambulance, while others made their own way there.

Cottage Health said it had received more race-related visits than expected.

The police investigation

Police said there were no specific measures recommended for the general public. They advised anyone feeling unwell to seek medical care and follow the advice of healthcare professionals.

They also asked anyone with information or who experienced unusual symptoms after the race to contact Sergeant Andre Miller on 805-897-2330.

Race refreshments

The race was organised by Run Local and sponsored by Hoka. Water, energy gels and a strawberry lemonade drink were available at the aid stations; refreshments were available at the finish.

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