Nearly 30 Santa Barbara half marathon runners hospitalized
Nearly 30 runners got sick at the Santa Barbara half marathon. They showed unusual symptoms during unexpectedly hot weather.
The Santa Barbara half marathon hospitalized nearly 30 of its 7,500 runners on Sunday. The runners felt unusual symptoms.
Health officials checked if the water or electrolytes given during the race had been poisoned. Health inspectors found no signs of poisoning or bad water.
The National Weather Service said temperatures reached 27 degrees by 10am. This was much hotter than the normal 23 to 24 degrees for November.
The Santa Barbara Public Health Department said the hospitalizations were likely caused by heat and hard exercise. Officials found no sign of ongoing public health risk.
- Nearly 30 out of 7,500
- Runners hospitalized
- 27 degrees versus normal 23-24
- Temperature at 10am
- Heat and physical exertion
- Cause
Why it mattersThis shows the dangers of outdoor endurance events during extreme heat. It also shows why keeping track of weather conditions is important.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but similar risks exist at Australian marathons and running events during hot months.
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