California police investigate after 27 fall ill at half-marathon

California police investigate after 27 fall ill at half-marathon2 publishers · first seen Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:36 UTC · updated Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:40 UTCPolice in Santa Barbara are investigating after 27 participants in a half-marathon were taken to emergency rooms, with three still hospitalized in stable condition. The Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital reported a larger than expected number of emergency visits from race participants. The cause of the reported symptoms has not been confirmed, but race organizers believe any illness is attributable to heat or dehydration. Temperatures reached 86 degrees Fahrenheit, higher than the usual low 70s for early November.Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.

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