The Carlsbad 5000 presented by National University is a full day of road racing and running festivities on the seaside streets of Carlsbad, California.This iconic event features individual 5k races for all ages and abilities, from the youngest runners in the Junior Carlsbad to the World’s Fastest Elite Runners. The post-race experience features the Health &amp; Fitness Expo and the legendary Pizza Port Beer Garden where friends and family celebrate with music and entertainment.

State Street & Carlsbad Village Drive

Carlsbad 5000

Overall

Female

Male

Full Course

1 Mile Split

2 Mile Split

Elite Men

Universal

New Wave

Elite Women

All Day 20K

F40-44

F45-49

F50-54

F55-59

F60-64

F65-69

F70-74

F75-79

F80-84

F85-89

F90+

Masters Women 40 & Over

M40-44

M45-49

M50-54

M55-59

M60-64

M65-69

M70-74

M75-79

M80-84

M85-89

M90+

Masters Men 40 & Over

F1-14

F15-19

F20-24

F25-29

F30-34

F35-39

Open Women 39 & Under

M1-14

M15-19

M20-24

M25-29

M30-34

M35-39

Open Men 39 & Under

Peoples Race

AINSLEYS ANGEL

F7-8

F9-10

F11-12

M7-8

M9-10

M11-12

Junior Carlsbad 1 Mile

11-12

F1-4

F5-6

M1-4

M5-6

Junior Carlsbad 1/2 Mile

Raceplace Events

Explore the awards at Carlsbad 5000, with categories by race, division, and gender.

Carlsbad 5000 Awards

2026 Carlsbad 5000