Sunday April 12th, 2026
Carlsbad, California
Distance: 5K · Elite Race · 20k All Day · Kids Race
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The Carlsbad 5000 features a fast and fun seaside course where 16 world records have been set. Both rookie runners and serious speedsters alike enjoy running or walking in Carlsbad.
Weekend festivities kick off Saturday morning with the beloved Junior Carlsbad, a kids-only event in the heart of Carlsbad Village featuring fun runs, toddler trots, and diaper dashes!
On Sunday, the World’s Fastest 5k welcomes runners of all ages and paces to a fast oceanfront course with beautiful views and an energetic atmosphere. After crossing the finish line, runners celebrate their achievements at the always popular Party by the Sea in the Pizza Port beer garden with live music and high fives all around.
Race City Location Map - zoom in · zoom out · big map
displays approximate race location · Carlsbad CA 92008
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 13:47 | drew hunter | 28 | Longmont, CO US |
| 2nd Male | 13:52 | gabriel planty | 24 | Mammoth Lakes, CA |
| 3rd Male | 13:54 | derek johnson | 26 | Flagstaff, AZ |
| 4th Male | 13:54 | max turex | 26 | Hamilton, ON |
| Female | 15:30 | simone plourde | 25 | Montr, QC |
| 2nd Female | 15:31 | katherine wasserman | 28 | Boulder, CO |
| 3rd Female | 15:31 | elonor fulton | 30 | CA US |
| 4th Female | 15:34 | taylor werner | 27 | Fayetteville, AR |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 15:08 | peter banks | 40 | Henderson, NV |
| M 50-59 | 16:12 | neville davey | 50 | Palo Alto, CA |
| M 60-69 | 18:01 | thomas tayeri | 61 | Palo Alto, CA |
| M 70+ | 17:46 | jacob nur | 70 | Elk Grove, CA |
| F 40-49 | 17:26 | daniella mora | 40 | Boulder, CO |
| F 50-59 | 18:58 | ingrid walters | 54 | Santa Monica, CA |
| F 60-69 | 20:50 | lin lascelles | 61 | Boulder, CO |
| F 70+ | 24:56 | ernestina martin | 72 | Chula Vista, CA |
