KENDRA'S RACE
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Find out more about the UCSB Tri team and Kendra's Race by going to the UCSB Triathlon Team website.
In 2006, after the death of their teammate and friend, Kendra Payne, the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Triathlon Team changed the name of their annual triathlon to Kendra’s Race. Kendra's Race has been held every year since then (except in 2010 and 2021).
Each year the UCSB triathlon team generously donates a proportion of the race entrance fees to the Kendra Chiota Payne Memorial Fund.
The 2024 running of Kendra's Race was held on Sunday, November 10, 2024 and was a tremendous success! The number of participants increased to 244, the age range of racers expanded, and 5k participation rose to 33 competitors.
Last year's race was the first year the race was officially sanctioned to include youth, and generous sponsors provided donations to all athletes, along with prizes for the top finishers in every category.