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.
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displays approximate race location · Carlsbad CA 92008
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 13:24 | Sam Atkin | 32 | Boulder, GBR |
| 2nd Male | 13:32 | Brian Barraza | 29 | Boulder, CO |
| 3rd Male | 13:40 | Arturs Medveds | 25 | Riverside, LAO |
| 4th Male | 13:50 | Luke Combs | 22 | Colorado Springs, |
| Female | 15:13 | Lemlem Hailu | 23 | ETH |
| 2nd Female | 15:30 | Laura Galvan | 33 | MNE |
| 3rd Female | 15:45 | Katie Izzo | 25 | Flagstaff, AZ |
| 4th Female | 16:10 | Stevie Lawrence-Wrist | 28 | Mammoth, GBR |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 15:09 | David Cisewski | 43 | Los Altos, CA |
| M 50-59 | 16:36 | Todd Rose | 51 | SF, CA |
| M 60-69 | 17:38 | Thomas Tayeri | 60 | Palo Alto, CA |
| M 70+ | 21:18 | Rick Pfeiffer | 73 | Carlsbad, CA |
| F 40-49 | 16:55 | Ellie Stevens | 40 | Las Vegas, NV |
| F 50-59 | 19:01 | Minori Hayakari | 52 | Carlsbad, CA |
| F 60-69 | 20:54 | Makie Ohler | 62 | Huntsville, CAN |
| F 70+ | 23:44 | Ernestina Martin | 71 | Chula Vista, CA |
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