Carlsbad Marathon

Carlsbad, CA, USA · January 17, 2027
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Race Day Weather

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48°at start
68° high
Light
Dry

Cool start, warming finish

Runners will face a temperature rise from 48°F at the start to 62°F by finish. With light wind and low humidity, conditions will be comfortable throughout. No rain is expected, allowing for optimal pacing. Runners can maintain their strategy without significant weather adjustments.

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Race Info

The Carlsbad Marathon is held in January on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend in Carlsbad, California, alongside a half marathon and 5K. The two-loop, out-and-back marathon starts at The Shoppes at Carlsbad and runs more than 18 miles along the Pacific Ocean on Carlsbad Boulevard, passing the Buena Vista Lagoon and Carlsbad Village on the way to turnarounds at La Costa Avenue and Breakwater Road. The marathon and half marathon are run on USATF-certified courses, and the marathon is a Boston qualifier. Wikipedia

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FAQ

When is the 2027 Carlsbad Marathon?

The 2027 Carlsbad Marathon will be held on Sunday January 17, 2027.

Is the Carlsbad Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Carlsbad Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Carlsbad Marathon?

The time limit for the Carlsbad Marathon is 6 hours.

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

The forecast calls for a high of 67°F and a low of 46°F with a 6% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 27 years of data
Avg Temp
65°F
L:46° H:65°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
11%
3 of 27 yrs
Wind6mph
Dew42°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
clear-day
52°/78°-
8
2025
clear-day
43°/58°-
8
2024
cloudy
48°/60°-
9
2023
rain
57°/59°Light
9
2022
cloudy
57°/70°-
8
2020
clear-day
42°/70°-
8
2019
clear-day
49°/71°-
8
2018
clear-day
46°/69°-
8
2018
clear-day
55°/79°-
8
2017
cloudy
51°/62°-
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2016
partly-cloudy-day
46°/71°-
8
2015
clear-day
46°/71°-
8
2014
clear-day
45°/74°-
8
2013
rain
53°/57°Light
8
2012
clear-day
46°/58°-
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2011
clear-day
44°/77°-
8
2010
clear-day
40°/58°-
8
2009
partly-cloudy-day
50°/59°-
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2008
partly-cloudy-day
37°/58°-
8
2007
clear-day
44°/64°-
8
2006
cloudy
46°/58°-
8
2005
partly-cloudy-day
40°/73°-
8
2004
cloudy
51°/61°-
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2003
clear-day
41°/65°-
8
2002
clear-day
38°/64°-
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2001
clear-day
36°/67°-
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2000
cloudy
50°/56°Light
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