The Santa Barbara Heart Walk is the celebratory event to the American Heart Association’s groundbreaking national Start! campaign. START! is our campaign that calls on all Americans and their employers to create a culture of physical activity and health to live longer, heart-healthy lives.

At the 18th Annual Santa Barbara Start! Heart Walk on September 26th, 2009, we will raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke, and empower our community members to take charge of their health. The 5K walk route takes walkers along the scenic waterfront of Cabrillo Blvd., starting and ending at the ocean view Plaza del Sol at Fess Parker's Double Tree Resort. Festivities will include healthy refreshments, breakfast items, light lunch snacks, an entertaining Kids' Zone, Team T-Shirt Contest, a Heart Disease Survivor Tribute Area and special prizes for top fund-raising walkers. Local band OEW, an 80s cover band, will provide LIVE entertainment! Proceeds from the walk will benefit community education and life-saving research. This valued annual tradition in the Santa Barbara community, is certain to draw a large crowd. Sign up today, and come walk with us!