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World's Fastest 5K | Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad 5000 Even the youngest runners show up for the iconic Junior Carlsbad kids race.

The Carlsbad 5000 presented by National University has been a Spring tradition in Southern California since 1986 and features a full weekend of running festivities. The World’s Fastest 5k welcomes runners of all ages and paces to a fast oceanfront course with unforgettable views and an energetic atmosphere. The full day of racing culminates when the fastest running professionals on the planet look to set new world and national records in the Elite Invitationals!

10/23/2026

Luckily we planned ahead 🫡

Runner: Drew Hunter
Filmer: CHASE VIKEN
Legends: Meb Keflezighi + Deena Kastor

10/20/2026

Watch the full 2026 recap on YouTube!
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04/20/2026

Watch the full race show now on YouTube!
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40th anniversary of Carlsbad 5000, the World’s Fastest 5K

04/20/2026

BACK TO BACK BOSTON CHAMP 🏆🏆

2019 Carlsbad 5000 champion, Sharon Lokedi wins Boston Marathon for the second year in a row!

Congrats 🎉👏

04/19/2026

04/17/2026

The Elite Men’s champ missed the YouTube premiere, did you? 🤣

Watch the full 2026 race show. Out now on YouTube.

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04/17/2026

WATCH LIVE

Full 2026 Carlsbad 5000 race show premieres today.
Voiced by Toni Reavis alongside running legends &

2:30pm PST / 5:30pm EST

LINK IN BIO

04/17/2026

WATCH LIVE

Full 2026 Carlsbad 5000 race show premieres today.

2:30pm PST / 5:30pm EST

LINK IN BIO

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Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA
92008

Website

https://carlsbad5000.com/

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