Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Jan 17, 2027
United States
Carlsbad
100% asphalt
5,000–7,000
carlsbadmarathon.com
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Road runs in United States, Carlsbad

Distances

Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Running
Schülerlauf
1.6 km

About

A scenic winter race in Carlsbad, California, featuring marathon, half marathon, 5K, and a kids’ mile with ocean views, support stations, and post-race festivities.

Catering & aid stations

On-course support includes water and sports drinks at multiple aid stations; specifics for 2027 are being finalized on the event site.

Pacers

Pacers will be present at the Marathon and Half Marathon to help runners hit target times per start wave; look for Pacer flag colors on race day.

Results

View official results

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Carlsbad

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan64°46°

↑ 06:54

↓ 17:05

Feb63°47°

↑ 06:34

↓ 17:35

Mar64°50°

↑ 07:00

↓ 18:58

Apr66°53°

↑ 06:19

↓ 19:20

May69°57°

↑ 05:50

↓ 19:43

Jun73°61°

↑ 05:41

↓ 20:01

Jul78°65°

↑ 05:52

↓ 20:00

Aug79°67°

↑ 06:14

↓ 19:36

Sep79°65°

↑ 06:34

↓ 18:57

Oct74°59°

↑ 06:55

↓ 18:17

Nov69°52°

↑ 06:22

↓ 16:48

Dec63°47°

↑ 06:47

↓ 16:45

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Route maps

What's included in entry

Long-sleeve technical-fabric shirt
Premium technical-fabric 1/4 zip pullover
Souvenir reusable grocery bag

Complimentary beer in post-race beer garden (21+ with ID)
Kids 12 and under: 1 complimentary LEGOLAND + SEA LIFE Hopper ticket

FAQ

What is the race date and time for each distance?

Sunday, January 17, 2027: Marathon at 6:15 AM, Half Marathon at 7:45 AM, 5K at 6:40 AM, Double Down Challenge (5K + Half) starts at 6:15 AM.

Where is the start/finish?

All races start and finish at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

What is the age breakdown for awards?

Awards are offered for top three overall and age groups 17 & under, 18–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80–84, and 85+.