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Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is a marathon, half marathon, 5K and Double Down Challenge (5K + Half) event held in Carlsbad, California. It is usually held in January; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 7,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- January
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA
- Field size
- ~7,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- January (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Double Down Challenge (5K + Half)
- Field size
- About 7,000 runners
- Course
- Flat coastal out-and-back, minimal gain along Highway 101
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- inmotionevents.com
About the Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
A scenic seaside marathon and half marathon along Carlsbad Boulevard with sweeping Pacific Ocean views for most of the course.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Long-running (35th annual) Southern California winter classic with Pacific Ocean views
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Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K: common questions
- When is the Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in January. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K held?
- In Carlsbad, California.
- What distances does the Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Double Down Challenge (5K + Half).
- How many people run the Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K?
- About 7,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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