The 35th running of the iconic Carlsbad 5000 presented by National University takes place March 21-22, 2020. Weekend festivities kick off Saturday morning with Junior Carlsbad, a kids-only event in the heart of Carlsbad Village featuring fun runs, toddler trots, and diaper dashes! On Sunday, the World’s Fastest 5k welcomes runners of all ages and paces to a fast oceanfront course with beautiful views and an energetic atmosphere. After crossing the finish line, runners celebrate with friends and family at the Party by the Sea featuring the famous Pizza Port beer garden, live music, food trucks, and more! The full day of racing culminates at noon with the Skechers Performance Elite Invitationals where the fastest pros on the planet pursue new world records while competing for a $36,000 prize More Info »