Carlsbad 5000 Named Top 50 Historical Sports Site

Normally, big races bring out the nerves in the runners. But the Carlsbad 5000 is different; There, it's the old world records that should be afraid.

Sixteen world records have been set at the race since its first runners crossed the finish line in 1986, according to U-T San Diego which named the race the No. 47 Historical Sports Site, past and present, in San Diego County.

[See photos of this year's race here.]

The 3.1-mile seaside run begins at the corner of Grand Avenue and Jefferson Street, heading west along Grand past Roosevelt, Madison and State streets to Carlsbad Boulevard. After a loop along Carlsbad Boulevard, runners finish up on Carlsbad Village Drive at State Street.

This year's fastest time went to 23-year-old Dejen Gebremeskel from Ethiopia, who finished in 13 minutes and 20 seconds. The fastest woman was Geleta Burka, 27, of Ethiopia who finished in 15 minutes and 26 seconds.