The 35th annual Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K welcomed more than 7,100 participants from around the nation Jan. 18, more than 18% higher than last year's attendance of 6,000.

The launch of 2024 brings with it opportunities for self reflection and discovery. Several venues in coastal North San Diego County offer events that fall in line with this theme. From Encinitas and Carlsbad to Oceanside, you can find music, artistic expression, athletics and more. This time around, January turns out to be an active way to launch the new year.

OsideNews: Oceanside CA— An Oceanside runner is among the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes’ 2022 sports ambassadors, the organization announced June 14. The five runners selected for the USABA Endurance...

Carlsbad CA— The 26th edition of the Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon sponsored by Tri- City Medical Center since 2010 is scheduled for Sunday, January 15, 2017. About 8,000 runners and walkers...