Prize Purse & Age Group Awards
The top three overall finishers in all four competitive amateur races will receive cash prizes! We are committed to supporting runners at the amateur levels of the Carlsbad 5000 and Elite Invitational!
Full details of amateur prize purse and eligibility below.
Prize Purse – Masters (age 40 yrs & over) and Open (age 39 yrs & under)
Awards are equal for men’s and women’s races
1st Place
$300
2nd Place
$200
3rd Place
$100
Age Group Awards: 5k
In addition to cash and prizes for overall race winners, the top three men and women in each of the age groups listed below will receive age group award keychains.
14 & Under | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-85 | 85-90 | 90+
Age Group Awards: Junior Carlsbad
The top three boys and girls in each of the age groups listed below will receive age group award keychains. Runners ages 4-6 qualify for awards in the 1/2 Mile distance. Runners ages 7-12 qualify for awards in the 1 Mile distance.
4 year olds | 5-6 | 7-8 | 9-10 | 11-12
About the Prize Purse
- Awards for overall race winners based on gun time results
- Age-group awards based on chip time results
- Participants are only eligible for awards in their appropriate age & gender division race
- A review of the results will occur prior to prize distribution
- Decisions of the race director are final and cannot be contested
Collecting Your Award
All cash and prizes must be collected in person on race day from our official results and awards tent located in the Health & Fitness Expo. Awards will not be given after the conclusion of the event and prizes will not be mailed.
