Carlsbad 5000

Runners will face a temperature rise from 60°F at the start to 69°F by the finish, with average humidity at 49%. Wind will start as a headwind in Mile 1, shifting to a tailwind from Miles 2-3 before becoming a crosswind in Mile 4. Runners should consider adjusting their pace early due to the headwind and take advantage of the tailwind to maintain speed.

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The Carlsbad 5000 is an annual five kilometer (3.1 mile) road running event that takes place each spring in the city of Carlsbad, California along the north coast of San Diego County. Wikipedia

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When is the 2027 Carlsbad 5000?

The 2027 Carlsbad 5000 will be held on Sunday April 4, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Carlsbad 5000?

The forecast calls for a high of 70°F and a low of 51°F with a 5% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 28 years of data

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60°F

L:59° H:62°

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1 of 28 yrs

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Dew49°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Carlsbad 5000 Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2026	65°/65°	-	53°
2025 Carlsbad 5000 Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	63°/69°	-	31°
2024 Carlsbad 5000 Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	54°/59°	-	44°
2023 Carlsbad 5000 Clearing in the afternoon. 2023	53°/57°	-	47°
2022 Carlsbad 5000 Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	63°/64°	-	56°
2020 Carlsbad 5000 Clear conditions throughout the day. 2020	66°/72°	-	61°
2020 Carlsbad 5000 Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2020	58°/58°	Light	55°
2020 Carlsbad 5000 Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain. 2020	57°/62°	-	49°
2019 Carlsbad 5000 Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	60°/66°	-	56°
2018 Carlsbad 5000 Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	58°/58°	-	49°
2017 Carlsbad 5000 Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	61°/65°	-	51°
2016 Carlsbad 5000 Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	60°/64°	-	51°
2015 Carlsbad 5000 Clearing in the afternoon. 2015	62°/69°	-	50°
2014 Carlsbad 5000 Clearing in the afternoon with morning rain. 2014	61°/63°	-	50°
2013 Carlsbad 5000 Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	61°/62°	-	51°
2012 Carlsbad 5000 Clearing in the afternoon with early morning rain. 2012	55°/57°	-	47°
2011 Carlsbad 5000 Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	62°/62°	-	52°
2010 Carlsbad 5000 Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2010	59°/61°	-	45°
2009 Carlsbad 5000 Clear conditions throughout the day with early morning rain. 2009	61°/72°	-	28°
2008 Carlsbad 5000 Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	57°/60°	-	46°
2007 Carlsbad 5000 Clear conditions throughout the day with rain. 2007	45°/52°	-	37°
2006 Carlsbad 5000 Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	57°/59°	-	49°
2005 Carlsbad 5000 Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2005	56°/59°	-	49°
2004 Carlsbad 5000 Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	57°/67°	-	49°
2003 Carlsbad 5000 Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2003	61°/61°	-	59°
2002 Carlsbad 5000 Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2002	61°/63°	-	51°
2001 Carlsbad 5000 Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2001	59°/59°	-	54°
2000 Carlsbad 5000 Clearing in the afternoon. 2000	54°/59°	-	50°