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The City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of special events for the community to enjoy. The department is responsible for two special events functions: creating special events for the public's enjoyment and event permitting for events on city property.

Call our special events hotline at 442-339-2843 for more information about any of the following annual community events.

MONTH EVENTS
 MONTH EVENTS
March

Shamrock Social
EGGstravaganza

 August

Leo Carrillo Film Festival
April Pirate Plunge September Family Movie Night 
May

Hot Rods & Cool Treats
Fiesta at the Rancho

 October

Super Hero Obstacle Race
Pumpkin Plunge
Día de los Muertos at Leo Carrillo
July Aloha Plunge December 

Holiday at the Rancho 

Upcoming events

Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

  • Date: 01/14/2024 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM  
  • Location: Races start and end at The Shoppes at Carlsbad
    2525 El Camino Real
    Carlsbad, California 92008
  • Introduction: This event is not sponsored by the City of Carlsbad but has been issued a city special event permit. It is included on the city calendar to advise the public that part of a city park or facility may not be available during this event and/or of potential traffic impacts in the surrounding area.
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Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Marathon: 6: 15 a.m. start time
5K: 6:45 a.m. start time
Half marathon: 7:45 a.m. start time

Course maps
Road closures

For more information, please visit www.carlsbadmarathon.com, email christine@inmotionevents.com or call 760-692-2900.

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