Politics & Government
Weekend Road Closures for the Carlsbad 5000
Race events are scheduled April 6 and 7, with some roads closed in and around the downtown Village area.
The Junior Carlsbad race annually draws 6,500 spectators and more than 3,500 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.
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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.
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To volunteer please visit www.carlsbad.competitor.com/volunteers call 858-768-6412. Visit the event’s website at www.carlsbad5000.com for detailed route maps and additional information.
–City of Carlsbad
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