The Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon, sponsored by Tri City Medical Center, is back January 19th and it’s better than ever. The Carlsbad Marathon is considered by many in the running world to be the best and most scenic winter marathon and half marathon in the country. Miles and miles of breathtaking ocean views and outstanding course support stations and entertainment at every mile. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend is for the runners! Vendors, interactive displays, samples, and great bargains on apparel, equipment and more will be available at the Health & Lifestyle Expo at the Carlsbad Shoppes. Small portions of the Village as well as Carlsbad Blvd. will be used during the race weekend. To view the course maps to see where you can watch this amazing race unfold, or to see how road closures might affect your drive time, click on Race Weekend to view course maps, parking information, and much more. Click on Road Closures to view times and streets involved in this event.