Carmel-by-the-Sea 5K
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Carmel-by-the-Sea 5K
The Carmel-by-the-Sea 5K is a community road race held in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea with a start at San Carlos Street and 9th Avenue. The course travels toward the coast via the Carmel Mission, follows the oceanside cliffs of Scenic Drive, and finishes at the bottom of Ocean Avenue near the beach and the post-race finish line festival. The event distance is 5K.
The race is professionally timed and USATF certified. Perpetual awards are presented to the first-place male and female finishers, and age-group awards are offered. The event is hosted by Girls on the Run Central Coast with permission from the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and unincorporated Monterey County.
This event is organized as a fundraiser. One hundred percent of race revenue benefits Girls on the Run Central Coast; at the time of listing the fundraiser had raised $595.01 toward a $5,000 goal (12 percent raised). Registration categories shown include General Participant, Youth Under 18, and Kids Under 5. Children under 5 may register free when accompanying a paid adult participant.
Dogs are welcome on course. Canine participants may be registered for a fee of $15 plus applicable fees; registered dogs receive a pet participation bandana and a finish-line treat. One dog per participant is allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
