Carlsbad Marathon

The Carlsbad Marathon is one of Carlsbad's biggest events of the year. Visitors from around the world come to Carlsbad Beach to partake and to watch this exciting event.

Congratulations to Brian Baker of Beaumont, California! Brian was the men's champion of the Carlsbad Marathon with a finishing time of 2:18.39.

Congratulations to Haley Cooper-Scott who is the 2010 women's Carlsbad Marathon Champion! Haley finished the course in a record breaking 2 hrs and 57.20 minutes. Haey was also awarded a bonus of $1,000 as a woman finisher in under 3 hrs.

Carlsbad Marathon Information Here

When? Sunday January 24, 2010 6:00 am Full Marathon start time.
Half Marathon Start time of 7:30.
Where? Westfield Plaza, Carlsbad Beach, Ca.
Why? They all run for a reason, some of us are mere spectators, but we all have a good time at each event. Plan on it!

This year's event will cast spectacular entertainment all throughout the course. Several bands and musical artists, 28 in all, have volunteered to play their hearts out as the runners strive for the finish line.

Each section will host a different line up of entertainment. No matter where you choose to view this annual event, you can be sure your feet will be tapping!

View pictures and video of the 2010 Carlsbad half Marathon right here.

The full Carlsbad Marathon began at the Westfield Plaza shopping center parking lot, in the south section near Sears, 6 am. The Carlsbad Half marathon began at 7:30 am.

This San Diego marathon course graduates between sea level and 308 above sea level, with much of the course offering spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Carlsbad Marathon 2010 Woman Champion Haley Cooper-Scott Carlsbad Beaches

Records were broken this year! 2010 set the new course record for both men and women champions.

Haley Cooper-Scott from Spokane, Washington, broke course records as she ran through the finish line! Her time was 2:57.20.

Haley was eligible for the bonus $1,000 awarded for the first woman to finish this Carlsbad Half Marathon course in under 3 hrs. Congratulations Haley!

This marathon and half marathon is truly an amazing combined effort of all the hundreds of volunteers and participants that make this local Carlsbad Beach event so rewarding and remarkable.

The Carlsbad Half marathon is one of the fastest half marathons in the entire USA.

The start and finish are at the same place as the full marathon, the difference is that this half marathon is more of an "out and back" loop. Beginning at the Westfield Shopping center, participants will take off for the coast by way of the lagoon, go as far as the breakwater jetty and return along the same route.

The weather was just beautiful for this annual event, as usual for San Diego. Why not come out and witness some of the fastest times in US marathons next event?

Carlsbad also recognizes those heroes of the marathons, the participant who may not have finished "in the money" but has finished all the same despite life's challenges.

This year in the spirit of helping others and recycling a retired shoe drive was successfully held.

Hundreds of new and nearly new shoes were collected to donate to local organizations who in turn help others along the path.

View pictures of the Carlsbad Half Marathon Heroes here.

Come out early and enjoy the day, even if you are not running. There is great entertainment lined up for you all say long. From reggae to folk you will enjoy this ecliptic line up of terrific entertainers.

The health and fitness expo is always inspiring with their display of vendors, samples and apparel. This is also where participant will pick up their numbers for the marathons. The hours will be posted on the official site, usually Friday from 2-6pm and again on Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm.

Watch the past year, 2009, Marathon Right Here!

Watch the first 10 minutes of the exciting Carlsbad Marathon 2009, filmed at the 3 mile mark, courtesy of Carlsbad Beaches.com. The winds were really picking up along the Carlsbad Beach coast line in 2009. See if you can find yourself here:

Finish Line Strides, were you there?

Carlsbad Marathon 2009 Champion ... 3 Miles Left To Go!

Watch The First 10 Min of The Carlsbad Half Marathon 2009

More info and Pictures of the 2009 Carlsbad Half Marathon Here.

These Carlsbad Half Marathon 2009 participants braved the wind and early morning hours as the crowds cheered them on.

This video was taken at the 3 mile mark, and is the first wave of runners. This year the Carlsbad Half Marathon initiated the wave start. This type of start staggered the nearly 8,000 participants and made for an enjoyable run for all.