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id: 3e71b276b5
section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-09 09:56 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 09:56 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# At least 19 runners taken to hospital after California half marathon

The New York Post reported at least 19 runners were hospitalized with unusual symptoms at a Santa Barbara half marathon. The cause has not been confirmed.

Section: [Health](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [Santa Barbara](/new-york/wiki/santa-barbara.md)

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/us-news/19-runners-at-santa-barbara-half-marathon-rushed-to-hospital/), 2026-11-09 09:56 EST: At least 19 runners rushed to hospital with ‘unusual symptoms’ at California half marathon as rumors swirl over cause

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