Carlsbad 5000 Festivities are April 2 - 3, 2016
Carlsbad is home to a number of premier athletic events, and one of them, the Carlsbad 5000, is considered the world’s fastest 5K run. This popular race will be held April 3rd in Carlsbad, its 31st year, with a number of events also on April 2nd including a new 1 mile!
You can still register for this event that is part of an elite collection of marathons and triathlons held in Carlsbad each year, and a signature event in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series with races around the country.
The Carlsbad 5000 weekend is filled with festivities, with a number of races for kids 12 and under on Saturday. Sunday brings 9 separate races for adults including the big one.
As in the past a Health and Fitness expo will be held both days at the parking lots on Roosevelt Street between Grand and Carlsbad Village Drive in Carlsbad Village. The Expo, plus live music featuring Betamaxx, and plenty of food sets the stage for another fun-filled weekend along the Carlsbad coast. Health and Fitness Expo hours are 7 am – 1 pm on Saturday, and 6:30 am – 1 pm on Sunday.
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