Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk & Family Festival

Join us for the 36th annual

Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Double Down Challenge on

Sunday, January 17, 2027!

Experience the BEST and most scenic winter race with the BEST swag! Enjoy miles and miles of breathtaking ocean views, complete with outstanding course support and incredible race perks, designed to deliver an elevated and unforgettable race-day experience. Turn your Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend into a run-cation! Register now!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR 2027!!

Kick off your Super Bowl Sunday with a 10K or 5K and race down the Coast Highway 101. Take in epic views of the Pacific Ocean and a few world-famous surf breaks.

Touted as one of the most beautiful race courses in Southern California, this out-and-back course will excite runners with its gradual downhill beginnings, challenged with some manageable uphill elements on the returns before delivering participants onto a sure-to-please final stretch through downtown Encinitas.

Running or walking the coast not enough for you? Then join our famous costume contest and win some great prizes.

Got kids that want to run? Join our Jr. Kook Run on Saturday (Feb 13) at packet pickup (open to ages 3-12)

• Can't be there on race day? Then VIRTUALLY RUN the KOOK on your own time and location of choice. Packets for the virtual option will be mailed out on race week

• Race Packet Mailouts... Can't make it to a packet pickup ir don't want the hassle of picking up your bib on race day, the Kook Run now offers Race Packet mailouts. These bibs will be mailed out 1 week in advance of the event.