Carlsbad 5000
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The Carlsbad 5000 is a full day of road racing on the seaside streets of Carlsbad, California.
This iconic event features individual 5K races for all ages and abilities, including Men's and Women's Masters Divisions (40 Older), Men's and Women's Open Divisions (39 & Under), the People's Race (Joggers & Walkers, All Ages), and the world's fastest Elites.
The post-race experience features the Carlsbad 5000 Health & Fitness Expo. The course features nearly two miles along the Pacific coast with an exciting, spectator-friendly finish in the heart of Carlsbad Village. The world record-setting course is USATF sanctioned and certified.
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