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The 5k race course begins on Grand Avenue in downtown Carlsbad before following a south-to-north loop on Carlsbad Boulevard along the Pacific coast. The southern turnaround is near Tamarack Avenue and the northern turnaround is located near the Army and Navy Academy.
This iconic event features individual 5K races for all ages & abilities, including Men’s & Women’s Masters Divisions (40 & Older), Men’s & Women’s Open Divisions (39 & Under), the Non-Competitive People’s Race (Joggers & Walkers, All Ages), & the world’s fastest Elites.
Since the inaugural race in 1986, the World’s Fastest 5K has been more than just a catchy tagline. Carlsbad 5000 is home to the current men's (13:00) and women's (14:46) 5K road World Records, and numerous records have been set over the years.
4 kwi 2024 · This year, runners will start at the Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Boulevard intersection before heading southbound along Carlsbad Boulevard. Participants will turn around at the Tamarack...
2 kwi 2023 · Location. Grand Ave & Madison St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA. Start times. Sunday, Apr 2, 2023.
The ‘World’s Fastest 5k’ welcomes runners of all ages and paces to a fast oceanfront course with unforgettable views and an energetic atmosphere. Even the youngest runners show up for the iconic Junior Carlsbad kids race.
This iconic event features individual 5K races for all ages & abilities, including Men’s & Women’s Masters Divisions (40 & Older), Men’s & Women’s Open Divisions (39 & Under), the Non-Competitive People’s Race (Joggers & Walkers, All Ages), & the world’s fastest Elites.
