Carlsbad CA— Billed as the “Worlds Fastest 5K” the Carlsbad 5000, a Rock ‘n’ Roll Signature event, takes place along the coast this weekend, April 2-3.
More than 40,000 runners and walkers will take to the streets on Sunday for the 5K and all day 20k.
The Elite race includes runners from as far away as Africa including, Wilson Too, Debeli Gezmu and defending champion, Lawi Lalang. From Australia; two-time Olympian, Collis Birmingham. Great Britain; Charlie Hulson and Luke Caldwell and the Netherlands; Tijs Groen and Roy Hoornweg.

Packet Pick-up begins today

1-Mile and Junior Carlsbad Packet Pickup Information:

• Friday, April 1 (3pm to 6pm) Pre-Registration Party at Village Faire Plaza
• Saturday, April 2- (6:15am to 10:45am) The Village of Carlsbad, on Roosevelt between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue.

Carlsbad 5000 (5K & All Day 20K) Packet Pickup Information:

• Saturday, April 2 (10am to 1pm) The Village of Carlsbad, on Roosevelt between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue.
• Sunday, April 3 (6am to 11am) Harding St. between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue

The schedule of events:

• Sat 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Junior Carlsbad 5000
• Sat 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Health & Fitness Expo Day 1
• Sat 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM 1 Mile
• Sun 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM Health & Fitness Expo Day 2
• Sun 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Carlsbad 5000

Road Closures:

Carlsbad 5000 2015 People’s Course

Mile 3

Carlsbad 5000 2015 People’s Course

Carlsbad 5000 2015 People’s Course

Roosevelt Street Closed

Carlsbad Village Dr Closed

Grand Ave Closed

Madison St Closed

State Street Closed

Jefferson Ave Closed

Carlsbad Blvd Closed

Harding Ave Closed

Carlsbad Blvd Closed