Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run
- Date Sat 4th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Venice, Florida
- Price $38.10 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the Fools Run 5K, the World's Okayest Run, happening on Saturday, April 4th, 2026! This exciting event will take place at Legacy Park in Venice, Sarasota, promising a day filled with fun and laughter. Whether you choose to run, walk, skip, or even push a stroller, this race is all about enjoying yourself and making memories. With a chip-timed start at 8 AM, participants can expect their finishing times to be sent directly to them via text or email.
Every finisher will receive a unique Foolish finisher's medal, and delicious refreshments from Chick-fil-A Pelican Plaza will keep your energy up throughout the event. Plus, if you can't make it in person, you can still join the fun by signing up for the virtual event to receive exclusive race swag! Don’t forget to pick up your race packet in advance for a seamless race day experience. Mark your calendars for the most foolish fun of the year and join us for a memorable day at the Fools Run!
Every finisher will receive a unique Foolish finisher's medal, and delicious refreshments from Chick-fil-A Pelican Plaza will keep your energy up throughout the event. Plus, if you can't make it in person, you can still join the fun by signing up for the virtual event to receive exclusive race swag! Don’t forget to pick up your race packet in advance for a seamless race day experience. Mark your calendars for the most foolish fun of the year and join us for a memorable day at the Fools Run!
Organiser's Description
Run, walk, skip, or ride in a stroller, THIS is the most Foolish fun you will have ALL year at a race event!!
At the Fools Run, the only thing we take seriously is HOW MUCH FUN you are going to have!
We are SUPER excited to be back at our home location- Maxine Barritt Park!!! Just kidding!!! Casperson Beach is destroyed!! Well be at Legacy Park/ Train Station!
Be sure to follow our Facebook page to be up to date on all the shenanigans!! https://www.facebook.com/FoolsRun5k
The run will be held April 4th, 2026 at Legacy Park, with a chip timed start at 8am!
Your finishing time will be texted or emailed to you based on what you have set up through RunSignUp, so make sure you put the right info, like yours, not your ex's cousin's info, they don't care how fast you are. But do run fast, because you know that those Fools over at Gulf Breeze Apparel are sure to come up with some sort of baller awards, so be ready to run as fast as your little legs will go! And of course, ALL finishers WILL receive a Foolish finisher's medal! Because who wants to run a race and not get a medal?! We're totally going to feed you and give you some drinks as well, Chick-fil-A Pelican Plaza will be filling those grumbly tummies, yummmmm.
Can't make it out to run with us in person, but you still want the awesome race swag?! Join our Virtual event and we'll mail you the swag approximately 2 weeks after the live event.
PACKET PICKUP-
THURSDAY 4/2- 3PM-6PM AT GULF BREEZE APPAREL, 606 CYPRESS AVE VENICE.
FRIDAY 4/3- 3PM-7PM AT GULF BREEZE APPAREL, 606 CYPRESS AVE VENICE.
PACKETS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP ON RACE MORNING 7:00AM - 7:45AM UNDER THE PAVILION.
_**PACKETS NOT PICKED UP BEFORE THE START OF THE RACE WILL BE FORFEITED.**_
At the Fools Run, the only thing we take seriously is HOW MUCH FUN you are going to have!
We are SUPER excited to be back at our home location- Maxine Barritt Park!!! Just kidding!!! Casperson Beach is destroyed!! Well be at Legacy Park/ Train Station!
Be sure to follow our Facebook page to be up to date on all the shenanigans!! https://www.facebook.com/FoolsRun5k
The run will be held April 4th, 2026 at Legacy Park, with a chip timed start at 8am!
Your finishing time will be texted or emailed to you based on what you have set up through RunSignUp, so make sure you put the right info, like yours, not your ex's cousin's info, they don't care how fast you are. But do run fast, because you know that those Fools over at Gulf Breeze Apparel are sure to come up with some sort of baller awards, so be ready to run as fast as your little legs will go! And of course, ALL finishers WILL receive a Foolish finisher's medal! Because who wants to run a race and not get a medal?! We're totally going to feed you and give you some drinks as well, Chick-fil-A Pelican Plaza will be filling those grumbly tummies, yummmmm.
Can't make it out to run with us in person, but you still want the awesome race swag?! Join our Virtual event and we'll mail you the swag approximately 2 weeks after the live event.
PACKET PICKUP-
THURSDAY 4/2- 3PM-6PM AT GULF BREEZE APPAREL, 606 CYPRESS AVE VENICE.
FRIDAY 4/3- 3PM-7PM AT GULF BREEZE APPAREL, 606 CYPRESS AVE VENICE.
PACKETS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP ON RACE MORNING 7:00AM - 7:45AM UNDER THE PAVILION.
_**PACKETS NOT PICKED UP BEFORE THE START OF THE RACE WILL BE FORFEITED.**_
Races
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Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run FIRST 25
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Something REALLY Cool!!!
Sat 4th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
OPENS 12 OCT -
Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Unisex DriFit T-Shirt or Ladies' DriFit V-Neck
Sat 4th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 12 OCT -
VIRTUAL Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Unisex DriFit T-Shirt or Ladies' DriFit V-Neck
$48.70
OPENS 12 OCT
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