About the Cavern City Showdown
The race takes place at a youth sports complex in Carlsbad, put on jointly by two local running clubs. A sports complex setting typically means flat, open ground with clear sight lines, and the shared club hosting gives the morning a neighborly feel without much ceremony.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles1/2/2027 08:00$30
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