Conservative Institute··Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:02 AM

Santa Barbara police open probe after nearly 20 half-marathon runners hospitalized with unusual symptoms

Nearly 20 runners hit Santa Barbara emergency rooms with matching unusual symptoms after a half-marathon, and police are now probing suspicious circumstances while organizers point to heat. Fox News reported that Santa Barbara police are investigating after runners from Sunday’s half-marathon sought treatment for unusual symptoms. Nearly 20 people ended up hospitalized. Cottage Health flagged

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