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25 Runners Hospitalized After Santa Barbara Half Marathon

  • At least 25 runners were hospitalized with unusual symptoms after the Santa Barbara Half Marathon.
  • Santa Barbara police are investigating the incident.
  • The cause of the illnesses is currently unknown, but heat exhaustion is being considered.
  • Temperatures in Santa Barbara reached 86 degrees Fahrenheit during the race.
  • About 7,500 runners participated in the event, which was sponsored by Hoka and organized by Run Local.

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