Carlsbad 5000 Road Closures March 31 and April 1

The 27th annual Carlsbad 5000, known as the world’s fastest 5K, returns to Carlsbad this weekend with a 3.1 mile seaside course and nine races. Race events are scheduled March 31 and April 1, with some roads closed in and around the downtown Village area.    

In addition to the races, a free Health and Fitness Expo will take place on race weekend, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 31 and 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 1. Located on Roosevelt Street, between Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive, the expo also serves as the Carlsbad 5000 race registration headquarters.  

Registration and packet pick-up are located on Roosevelt Street between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Ave. on Saturday and on Harding Street, between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Ave. on Sunday. Registration and packet pick-up for Carlsbad 5000 opens at 10 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. on Saturday and opens at 6 a.m. and ends at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.  

The Junior Carlsbad race annually draws 6,500 spectators and more than 2,000 participants age 12 and under, and the Carlsbad 5000 will draw approximately 11,500 spectators and 8,500 participants from all over the U.S. and many foreign countries.  

The city of Carlsbad Police Department and volunteers will assist cars needing to get in or out of closed or partially closed areas, when safety allows. Those who need to get in or out of the race area during the event can do so by accessing a nearby street not affected by race-day closures.  

The event is still seeking water station volunteers for the both Saturday and Sunday. All volunteers will receive a race crew t-shirt and light breakfast. Available times and shifts include Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to noon and Sunday from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To volunteer please visit carlsbad.competitor.com/volunteers/ or call 858-768-6412.  

Visit the event’s website at carlsbad5000.com for detailed route maps and additional information.

City of Carlsbad press release