Southern California's favorite 5k returns for the 26th Anniversary on April 3, 2011! The Carlsbad 5000 features a fast and fun seaside course where 16 world records have been set. Both rookie runners and serious speedsters alike enjoy running or walking in one of seven people's races. Celebrate after your race with two free beers at the Pizza Port/Imperial Cerveza Beer Garden! At high noon, witness the elite athletes vie for a lucrative prize purse and a new world record.

The Carlsbad 5000 course is ideal for breaking your personal record! Course support includes timers and clocks at every mile. Water stations are located at the start, finish and along the course. Cytomax and refreshments served at the finish.