Event Highlights

• 16 World Records
• $70,000 prize purse
• Beer garden & refreshments
• Fast & fun course
• Weekend Health & Fitness Expo
• Awards and merchandise 3 deep in all age divisions
• Medals to top 250 finishers in each individual run

Carlsbad 5000 Elites in Beijing

Cheer on some of your favorite Carlsbad 5000 elite runners and champions as they strive towards Olympic gold in Beijing! Tune in and enrich your Olympic experience. Complete list of athletes and broadcast times

Tell Us Your Story

We want to hear why you are taking on the challenge of the Carlsbad 5000, and share your story with other runners around the country.

Beneficiaries

Proceeds from the race benefit Carlsbad High School, Volunteer San Diego and Kids Are Worth A Million.

The Carlsbad 5000 also partners with Team Liam, a Children's Hospital non-profit foundation that raises funds for children's neurosurgery.

Team Liam has participated in the Carlsbad 5000 since 2001 and has raised over $255,000 for new equipment and patient services.