The 2025 Carlsbad Marathon
~ Sunday January 19th ~
The always popular Carlsbad Marathon is Sunday January 19th. That’s also the Martin Luther King holiday weekend with the official holiday on Monday the 20th.
The Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon is a popular world-class event. It’s also a qualifying race for the famed Boston Marathon. There are typically lots of runners from other areas of the US participating in this event! The Marathon is limited to 1200 runners.
The Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon also offers a Double Down Challenge, a combination of 2 races. First is the 5K (3.1 miles), which is followed by the half marathon, a total of 16.2 miles.
Hopefully you are registered, but if not keep in mind there are limits on the number of participants in the Marathon, the Half Marathon, the 5K, as well as the Double Down. Here's a photo of marathon runners along the beach in La Costa (South Carlsbad) from a number of years ago.
The Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon are popular with world class as well as amateur runners. And there are lots of appreciative viewers along the race courses. The Carlsbad marathon is a favorite event because of the location, weather and views along the ocean. And who wouldn’t appreciate Southern California weather in January?!
The gently rolling course has minimal elevation changes. A large portion of the course is along the Carlsbad beaches on historic Route 101 (Carlsbad Boulevard).
The marathon and half marathon start and finish at The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall but follow different courses.
Kids can enjoy the Kids Marathon Mile for all ages and abilities. This event takes place at Legoland Carlsbad on Saturday January 18th. The Marathon Mile takes place in the morning before Legoland officially opens to the public. After the walk/run you can also enjoy some time at Legoland!
Carlsbad residents and visitors should be aware there will be significant road closures before and during the marathon and other races. In general. closures are from approximately 5 am until 2 pm on Sunday.
You will see signs around the Village as a reminder about this big event and road closures. Carlsbad Boulevard, a primary thoroughfare along the ocean from Oceanside to La Costa Avenue, is a major closure. A substantial part of the marathon and half marathon course follows this road.
Join the fun at the finish line at the Shoppes at Carlsbad with live music, refreshments, and beer garden (21 and older only). Be sure to bring your ID. Festivities are from 7 am until 1 pm.
If you haven’t done so already, you can register online here. But don’t delay since online registration typically closes before the event.
If there are questions, the FAQ section is worth a look for all you might want or need to know, whether you are running or a spectator!
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