Carlsbad 5000: World's Fastest 5K

Date and Time for this Past Event

Sunday, Apr 6, 2025

Details

Known as the World’s Fastest 5K, the Carlsbad 5000 has been a popular running event in Carlsbad since 1986. This year’s races are expected to draw thousands of spectators and participants from all over the U.S. and many foreign countries.

The following roads will be temporarily closed. To avoid delays, please take alternate routes.

Saturday, April 5, 5 a.m. to Sunday, April 6, 5 p.m.
Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Washington Street

Sunday, April 6, 4 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Washington Street
Carlsbad Village Drive from Washington Street to Garfield Street
Christiansen Way from Garfield Street to Carlsbad Boulevard
Tamarack Avenue from Garfield Street to Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad Boulevard from Carlsbad Village Drive to Beech Avenue

Sunday, April 6, 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Carlsbad Boulevard from Cannon Road to Beech Avenue