CARLSBAD, Calif. (October 2026) — Carlsbad High School students are training and competing on a new track and artificial turf field this fall, following a summer renovation funded by Measure HH, the facilities bond approved by Carlsbad voters in 2018.
The $1,655,631 project removed and replaced the existing rubber track surface, the jumps area, and the artificial turf field. Construction began in June 2026 and finished in August 2026, in time for the first home football game of the season.
The district also invested additional funding to mark the relay exchange zones in a separate color around the track, setting them apart for runners, coaches, and officials during competition.
“The new track and field are fantastic, and they perform as well as they look,”
said CUSD Superintendent Dr. Norman. “Most importantly, this is a facility for all of our students. Whether they are in a PE class, practicing, competing in a meet, or cheering from the stands on a Friday night, every Carlsbad High student will benefit from it for years to come. We are grateful to Carlsbad voters, and to the project team that delivered this work over a single summer so our student-athletes could start the season on their home field.”
Ruhnau Clarke Architects designed the project, and FieldTurf served as the contractor
Project at a glance
Item Detail
Site Carlsbad High School Track and Field
Funding source Measure HH
Architect Ruhnau Clarke Architects
Contractor FieldTurf
Start June 2026
Completion August 2026
Contract amount $1,655,631
Scope Remove and replace the rubber track surface, jumps area, and artificial turf field; relay exchange zones marked in a separate color
About Measure HH
Measure HH is a $265 million bond approved by Carlsbad Unified School District voters in November 2018 to modernize the district’s schools. An Independent Oversight Committee reviews Measure HH spending. More at Carlsbad Unified School District – Measure HH.
About Carlsbad Unified School District: Carlsbad Unified School District serves approximately 10,683 students across 16 schools, from Pre-K through grade 12. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and serving the community since 1958, CUSD’s mission is to provide every student an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment
