35th annual Carlsbad Marathon sees 18% uptick in participants

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35th annual Carlsbad Marathon sees 18% uptick in participants

The 35th annual Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K welcomed more than 7,100 participants from around the nation Jan. 18, more than 18% higher than last year’s attendance of 6,000. Runners could choose from multiple distances, including a marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5K (3.1 miles). More than 150 participants took part in the Double Down Challenge, which consisted of running both the 5K and the half marathon on race …