Sunday March 22nd, 2020
Carlsbad, California
Distance: 5K · Elite Race · 20k All Day, Junior Carlsbad · Kids Race
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 one of seven people's races.
The day before is the Junior Carlsbad which is just for kids 12 and under. There are events for every age and ability, from the diaper dash and toddler trot to quarter, half and one mile races.
Under new ownership headlined by Meb Keflezighi and a team of local runners, the iconic Carlsbad 5000 will take place the weekend of April 6-7, 2019. Known as the World’s Fastest 5K, race weekend promises a fast oceanfront course, healthy competition, and an energetic atmosphere for participants of all ages and paces.
The “Party by the Sea” starts after runners cross the finish line and celebrate their achievements in the Pizza Port beer garden with local craft brews, 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 | 13:29 | Edward Cheserek | 25 | KEN |
| 2nd Male | 13:54 | David Bett | 26 | KEN |
| 3rd Male | 13:55 | Reid Buchanan | 26 | Mammoth Lakes, CA |
| 4th Male | 13:59 | Altobelli Da Silva | 28 | BRA |
| Female | 15:48 | Sharon Lokedi | 24 | KEN |
| 2nd Female | 16:00 | Charlotte Arter | 27 | GBR |
| 3rd Female | 16:03 | Danielle Shanahan | 24 | Flagstaff, AZ |
| 4th Female | 16:04 | Alice Wright | 24 | GBR |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 15:18 | James Thie | 40 | Llanharan, GBR |
| M 50-59 | 15:25 | Sean Wade | 53 | Houston, TX |
| M 60-69 | 18:53 | Martin Lascelles | 64 | Boulder, CO |
| M 70+ | 20:01 | Lloyd Hansen | 70 | Provo, UT |
| F 40-49 | 16:57 | Meriah Earle | 40 | Escondico, CA |
| F 50-59 | 19:11 | Tania Fischer | 53 | Santa Monica, CA |
| F 60-69 | 19:44 | Carmen Ayala-Troncoso | 60 | Austin, TX |
| F 70+ | 26:16 | Jeanie Leitner | 71 | Irvine, CA |
About the course.
2019 Carlsbad 5000 Course (5K and All Day 20K): The course that started it all in 1986 has once again been approved and certified for 2019. Originally designed with the help of the legendary Steve Scott, the record-setting course starts with a blast down Grand Avenue before opening up to nearly 2 miles of quintessential SoCal Pacific goodness. The miles fly by on this out-and-back coastal section along Carlsbad Boulevard before the final turn onto Carlsbad Village Drive for that oh so sweet downhill finish into the heart of the Village.
I have not missed running this race for 23 years now. I plan on making it a perfect 25 when I am going to become ting I the 70-74 year-old division. I hope to make top three. One year I did place 3rd in my division and I have gotten lots of 4th to 6th places. I just love the feel of this race and this town.