Carlsbad Adventure Race
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Carlsbad, California
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Carlsbad Adventure Race, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the stunning Carlsbad Lagoon in San Diego! This action-packed event offers participants a unique opportunity to paddle, trek, and bike through breathtaking landscapes while navigating with traditional maps and compasses—no GPS allowed! The race will kick off at 9 AM, starting with a 6-7 mile paddle, followed by a thrilling 15-20 mile trek, and then a 20-30 mile biking challenge. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a weekend warrior, this race promises excitement and camaraderie for all.
As you prepare for the event, remember to bring your own bike and kayak, along with essential gear like water and food to keep you fueled throughout the day. Registration closes on May 15, 2025, at noon, so make sure to secure your spot and join fellow adventure enthusiasts for a day filled with fun, competition, and even a post-race pizza party and awards ceremony! Don't miss out on this incredible adventure in the heart of San Diego!
As you prepare for the event, remember to bring your own bike and kayak, along with essential gear like water and food to keep you fueled throughout the day. Registration closes on May 15, 2025, at noon, so make sure to secure your spot and join fellow adventure enthusiasts for a day filled with fun, competition, and even a post-race pizza party and awards ceremony! Don't miss out on this incredible adventure in the heart of San Diego!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION CLOSES 5/15/25 AT NOON!
The next San Diego Adventure Racing event returns to the iconic Carlsbad Lagoon (Agua Hedionda), the backyard of this event's course designer and event director, Michael Dubois. Starting in boats, you'll get paddling, hiking and biking in (mountain bikes or gravel bikes). As always, navigation will be with the maps provided at the start line, and no GPS allowed. Compasses encouraged.
The start line location will be at the non-motorized launch on the Northeast end (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z1ABrV6wMQi11pUV7). Please register EACH person coming so that we have enough maps and water.
TIMELINE
Saturday, Carlsbad Lagoon:
* 8 prepare boats and bikes at start line, near 33.142673, -117.320986
* 8 maps handed out
* 9 start
* 7 course closes
* Afterwards: pizza and awards ceremony!
GEAR
* BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike), and a bike lock
* Kayak / surfski / infltable / foldable / SUP, whatever you got. If you want to rent, please reach out and we'll get you in touch with the course designer and event director.
* Food, electrolytes, and water - 0.5L per person per hour, minimum
* You will be back at the start location after kayaking, so you can have a race bin with resupplies
* Compass, of any type really - at least to help with coarse direction and not end up too disoriented.
* Lagoon permit! Daily or annual, for Agua Hedionda: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/parks-recreation/lagoon-permits
COURSE ESTIMATES
By distance:
* Paddle: 6-7 miles
* Trek: 15-20 miles
* Bike: 20-30 miles
Or by total time:
* Faster finishers: probably 5-6 hours
* Average: 7-8 hours
* Slowest times of 10 hours+
Race schematic:
* Kayak 4.5 miles
* Trek 4.5 miles
* Kayak 1.5-2 miles
* Bike 3 miles
* Trek 4.5 miles
* Bike 10 miles
* Trek 4.5 miles
* Bike 7.5 miles
SPONSORS
Eco Luxe Adventures sponsors this event! Please visit https://www.ecoluxeadventures.com/ to see their all-inclusive outdoor adventures. You and your friends get picked up, your day is curated to what interests you, meals and photos are included, and then dropped off at the end of the day.
Women of AR also sponsors this event! Chelsea McBride is a Women of AR Ambassador, seeking to grow the sport by encouraging all types of people!
The next San Diego Adventure Racing event returns to the iconic Carlsbad Lagoon (Agua Hedionda), the backyard of this event's course designer and event director, Michael Dubois. Starting in boats, you'll get paddling, hiking and biking in (mountain bikes or gravel bikes). As always, navigation will be with the maps provided at the start line, and no GPS allowed. Compasses encouraged.
The start line location will be at the non-motorized launch on the Northeast end (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z1ABrV6wMQi11pUV7). Please register EACH person coming so that we have enough maps and water.
TIMELINE
Saturday, Carlsbad Lagoon:
* 8 prepare boats and bikes at start line, near 33.142673, -117.320986
* 8 maps handed out
* 9 start
* 7 course closes
* Afterwards: pizza and awards ceremony!
GEAR
* BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike), and a bike lock
* Kayak / surfski / infltable / foldable / SUP, whatever you got. If you want to rent, please reach out and we'll get you in touch with the course designer and event director.
* Food, electrolytes, and water - 0.5L per person per hour, minimum
* You will be back at the start location after kayaking, so you can have a race bin with resupplies
* Compass, of any type really - at least to help with coarse direction and not end up too disoriented.
* Lagoon permit! Daily or annual, for Agua Hedionda: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/parks-recreation/lagoon-permits
COURSE ESTIMATES
By distance:
* Paddle: 6-7 miles
* Trek: 15-20 miles
* Bike: 20-30 miles
Or by total time:
* Faster finishers: probably 5-6 hours
* Average: 7-8 hours
* Slowest times of 10 hours+
Race schematic:
* Kayak 4.5 miles
* Trek 4.5 miles
* Kayak 1.5-2 miles
* Bike 3 miles
* Trek 4.5 miles
* Bike 10 miles
* Trek 4.5 miles
* Bike 7.5 miles
SPONSORS
Eco Luxe Adventures sponsors this event! Please visit https://www.ecoluxeadventures.com/ to see their all-inclusive outdoor adventures. You and your friends get picked up, your day is curated to what interests you, meals and photos are included, and then dropped off at the end of the day.
Women of AR also sponsors this event! Chelsea McBride is a Women of AR Ambassador, seeking to grow the sport by encouraging all types of people!
Carlsbad Adventure Race
