Cardiff Kook Run

The Cardiff Kook Run 5K, 10K and Costume Contest is a celebration of the greatest community in the most amazing town on the map – and remember, it’s on Super Bowl Sunday!

The course starts under the world famous “Encinitas” sign on historic Hwy 101 in beautiful Encinitas, California. This scenic loop passes by the famous “Cardiff Kook” statue (The Magic Carpet Ride), rises above some of the most popular surf breaks in the world and heads down to Cardiff State Beach.

The Cardiff Kook Run is the idea of Steve Lebherz and Seth Brewer, two locals who have been running this particular route for 15 years. They always said, “Everybody should see this!”

Now everybody can.

Locals, kids, adults, serious runners and kooks alike are invited to run – for life, for community, for a really fun time.