Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Carlsbad, California, United States
Jan 18, 2026 - Sunday
5k, Half-marathon, Marathon
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Race Information
Carlsbad is the BEST and most scenic winter race with the BEST swag! Miles and miles of breathtaking ocean views with outstanding course support and entertainment. Turn your Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend into a run-cation! This race is the first race of the three-race SoCal Triple Crown.
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San Diego Run Pick - Beer City Half, 10K or 5Kšŗ
February's Valentineās Day in Mission Bay means racing and beer tasting!
Choose a Half-Marathon, 10K, or 5K, or take the 1-mile Beer Stroll at Tecolote Shores. Beat The Beast? Well that's something totally different- a special beer-mile where you race others and one of the Beer City Beasts.
The post-race refreshments will surely introduce you to some of San Diego's best brewers.
Use code: RUNGUIDES to SAVE 10% on your entry!
Looking for a twist? The Shindig is Beer City HQ for the afternoon with fun games like The Beermazing Race, which challenges you to visit 5 brewers to drink a pint and find the clues to your next taproom.
Miles first, beer lateršŗ. Save your spot today!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 5,000 - 10,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: No
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