CARLSBAD MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K

The CARLSBAD MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K is the best and most scenic winter race with breathtaking ocean views and outstanding course support. Turn your Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend into a run-cation! Register now for this exciting event!

The Details

The marathon, half marathon and 5K start and finish at The Shoppes at Carlsbad located at 2525 El Camino Real. The 5K course is a quick out and back toward the village of Carlsbad along the beautiful Buena Vista Lagoon. The full and half marathon courses are stunning with sweeping Pacific Ocean views for the majority of the run as the course traverses out and back along the historic Highway 101/Carlsbad Boulevard.

The Perks

This spectacular event offers participants breathtaking coastal views and the best SWAG around. Your registration includes: Long-sleeve technical-fabric race shirt, Premium technical-fabric 1/4-zip pullover, Complimentary beverage in the beer garden (for those 21 and older), Beautiful finisher's medal, Souvenir cinch bag, One-day pass to the Carlsbad Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store, Sanctioned and certified courses (perfect qualifier for Boston Marathon), Support stations and entertainment along the course, First race of the 2025 SoCal Triple Crown, Fun weekend filled with events for everyone, including the Kids Marathon Mile at LEGOLAND, Post-race refreshments and energetic Finish Line Festival featuring exciting DJ and more!