At Least 30 Sickened — 2 Severely — After Half Marathon In SoCal: Reports

SANTA BARBARA, CA — Dozens of people fell ill — with two receiving intensive care — after participating Sunday in the Santa Barbara Half Marathon, according to reports.

Thirty of the over 7,000 participants received medical treatment, with 26 going to emergency rooms, KSBY reported.

Cristina Cortez, Cottage Health public relations manager, described the situation in a statement to the Santa Barbara News-Press as “a larger than expected number of emergency visits.” Police are investigating, according to KSBY.

David Monico, director of the event, told KSBY in a statement that “the symptoms at the time of transport were not uncommon for an endurance event on a warm day.”

Anyone who became sick at the half-marathon is asked to contact Sgt. Andre Miller at 805-897-2330, KSBY reported.