Endurancesmith was founded in 2012 as a rebranding of the original, 2006 Blacksmith Endurance Co. The organization broadened its portfolio of signature races to serve the local area and to provide world-class events for the destination endurance race traveler. Endurancesmith’s founder, a born and raised Santa Barbarian and general building contractor, claimed, “There are many elements that compelled me to organize these events: my personal life journey, my success as a business man, my commitment to the community, a passion for the ocean, a love for the Santa Barbara backcountry, and above all my desire to leave a legacy of stewardship for my two children.”

Endurancesmith developed this diverse series of human-powered endurance events within the Santa Barbara area and the regional sections of the Los Padres National Forest Multi-use Area in order to spotlight the year round outdoor lifestyle. The area is a travel destination, and Endurancesmith hopes to take advantage of the temperate climate and the plethora of recreational opportunities.

Events are developed and run with professionalism, friendly to the environment, the community and designed for the whole family to get involved. Proceeds support area youth programs, the preservation of our local resources and stewards of the environment.

Endurancesmith is committed to nurturing the growth of these series of endurance events that include Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Triathlons, Road Running and Prone/SUP races. Endurancesmith’s goal is to responsibly promote and fiscally support the usage, maintenance and preservation of the publically accessible local, state and federal resources.