Carlsbad 5000
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Carlsbad 5000 : April 12, 2026, Carlsbad, CA
The Carlsbad 5000 takes place on April 12, 2026 at 340 Grand Ave, Carlsbad, California. The course runs along Coast Highway 101 and is described as a flat, fast oceanfront route with palm trees and ocean views. The course is USATF-sanctioned and certified and finishes under the Carlsbad sign. The event is presented with the branding "World's Fastest 5K." Post-race amenities for adult participants include a Pizza Port beer garden where runners aged 21 and over receive two complimentary beverages.
Distances and entry details
- 5K
- All Day 20K
- Junior Carlsbad
Entry packages and fees are listed as inclusive of mandatory charges. The 5K package includes a race shirt, medal, and entry to the beer garden with two beers for 21+; price shown is $53.90 ($49 registration + fees). The All Day 20K consists of running the 5K four times and includes the full 5K package plus an All Day 20K premium item, an additional medal, and access to a recovery lounge with gear check, food/fuel, and bathrooms; price shown is $122.02 ($114 registration + fees). Junior Carlsbad participants receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and post-race treats including chocolate milk; price shown is $38.18 ($34 registration + fees). Registration is listed as open from Oct 22 to May 12. The MEB Foundation fundraising entry shows $1,104.40 raised of a $5,000 goal (22% raised). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.