Carlsbad 5000

Straßenläufe in Vereinigte Staaten, Carlsbad
Über die Veranstaltung
Southern California’s premier 5K road race, held on the iconic Coast Highway 101. The event features fast, flat course with ocean and sand views, plus a full weekend of running festivities, health & fitness expo, and live music.
Verpflegung & Versorgung
On-course food and drink (aid stations) provided; beer garden (21+) with live music and entertainment after the race; check expo and race-day map for exact locations.
Pacer
Pacemaker/Pacer details: Races are run in timed starts (Masters Women ~7:00 AM, Masters Men ~7:50 AM, Open Women ~8:40 AM, Open Men ~9:30 AM, People’s Race ~10:30 AM). Pacers may be present; refer to the event app or announcements on the day for pacer group designations.
Ergebnisse
Offizielle Ergebnisse ansehenTypisches Wetter in Carlsbad
Monatsdurchschnitte aus historischen Daten (2000–heute).
Streckenpläne (PDF)
Was im Startgeld enthalten ist
- Included with registration
- Health & Fitness Expo access
- Race photos & results
- All Day 20K Recovery Zone access (massage, fuel, hydration, restrooms)
FAQ
REGISTRATION REFUND, TRANSFER, OR DEFERRAL
Carlsbad 5000 is not able to refund or defer registrations, and bib transfers to another runner are not permitted. All runners must consent to the Race Waiver before purchasing their registration that states the acknowledgment of these parameters. Through our registration platform provider, Race Roster, we have partnered with RegShield to allow Ticket Protection. If you selected this option at checkout when purchasing your registration, you will have received a confirmation email with directions on how to proceed in receiving your refund in full. Please reach out to support@raceroster.com or help@regshield.com for more information.
CAN I TRANSFER FROM THE 5K TO THE ALL DAY 20K?
The 2026 All Day 20K powered by lululemon is SOLD OUT.
AM I REGISTERED? / WHICH RACE AM I IN? / CAN I CHANGE MY DIVISION?
Please check your email inbox as well as your spam folder for a confirmation email from Race Roster. You can confirm your registration HERE. To view your registration details including emergency contact information, shirt size, race heat etc. you may log in to your Race Roster Participant Dashboard or email support@raceroster.com. If you need to change the race heat you want to run in, please visit the Registration Solutions Tent on-site at the Health & Fitness Expo.
CAN I PICK UP MY RACE KIT ON SUNDAY?
We strongly encourage all runners to attend the Health & Fitness Expo on Saturday, April 11th, to pick up their race packet and experience all that we have to offer exclusively on Saturday. If you are not able to attend on Saturday, you may pick up your race kit on Sunday. We suggest you arrive on-site 90 minutes before the start of your race, due to long waiting lines. Packet Pickup will open at 6:00 am on Sunday, April 12th.
CAN A FRIEND/FAMILY MEMBER PICK UP MY RACE KIT FOR ME?
Yes, they need to arrive to the Health & Fitness Expo with a copy of your ID and written consent giving your friend/family member permission to receive your race items for you.
VIRTUAL RACE
We are not holding a virtual option this year. We are not able to ship race items, (bib, medal, shirt, race kit) to any runners. All items must be received on-site at the Health & Fitness Expo on Saturday or Sunday.
ROAD CLOSURES FOR RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES
Click Here for more information for road closures and affected parties in Carlsbad.
STROLLERS / DOGS
Strollers are allowed ONLY in the People’s Race. Dogs are not permitted on the Carlsbad 5000 course in any capacity.
WHICH RACE SHOULD I RUN IN?
Our races are split into classic USATF road race categories. The individual 5K races are split by age and gender, each with a different start time. All races are timed. In order to be eligible for overall winner or age group awards, you must run in your relevant age & gender race. You are welcome to participate in a different race or in the non-competitive People’s race. Masters Men – Men ages 40 yrs & older. Intermediate, amateur, & competitive runners Masters Women – Women ages 40 yrs & older. Intermediate, amateur, & competitive runners Open Women – Women ages 39 yrs & younger. Intermediate, amateur, & competitive runners Open Men – Men ages 39 yrs & younger. Intermediate, amateur, & competitive runners Junior Carlsbad 1 Mile – Recommended for boys & girls ages 7-12 Junior Carlsbad 1/2 Mile – Recommended for boys & girls ages 4-6 People’s Race – All genders, ages, & abilities. Non-Competitive runners, walkers, & joggers Elite Men – The World’s Fastest Professional Male Runners Elite Women – The World’s Fastest Professional Female Runners
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