Run Like a Fool 5K
- Date Sun 13th April 2025
- Time 8:45AM EST
- Location Olympia, Washington
- Price Free - $38.37
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the lively and spirited Run Like a Fool 5K taking place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in beautiful Olympia, Thurston! This fun-filled event, typically celebrated around April Fools’ Day, invites runners of all ages to channel their creativity with exciting costumes while enjoying a flat and fast course that winds around the scenic Capitol Lake. The race kicks off with a FREE Kids Dash for participants 12 and under at 8:45 AM, followed by the main 5K event starting shortly after at approximately 9:00 AM.
Participants can take advantage of early registration for just $35, with prices increasing closer to race day. Group registrations offer great deals, making it a perfect outing for families and friends. Plus, all runners can look forward to some fantastic swag, with photos captured along the route available for free download. Join the community spirit and be part of the fun at the Run Like a Fool 5K—where laughter and running go hand in hand!
Participants can take advantage of early registration for just $35, with prices increasing closer to race day. Group registrations offer great deals, making it a perfect outing for families and friends. Plus, all runners can look forward to some fantastic swag, with photos captured along the route available for free download. Join the community spirit and be part of the fun at the Run Like a Fool 5K—where laughter and running go hand in hand!
Organiser's Description
RUN LIKE A FOOL 5K AND KIDS RUN
RUN LIKE A FOOL IS A 5K RACE THAT NORMALLY TAKES PLACE AROUND APRIL FOOLS EVERY YEAR IN OLYMPIA. WHAT COSTUME WILL YOU BE WEARING?
THE COURSE IS FLAT AND FAST WITH TWO LAPS AROUND SCENIC CAPITOL LAKE.
REGISTRATION:
$35 REGULAR REGISTRATION
$40 - APRIL 6 -12, 2025
$45 - RACE DAY, APRIL 13
CLUB OLY MEMBERS RECEIVE $5 OFF AT CHECKOUT.
GROUPS OF 4 REGISTERING TOGETHER: $25 PER PERSON
GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE REGISTERING TOGETHER: $22 PER PERSON
Group registrations are not eligible for the member discount.
KIDS DASH (12 AND UNDER): FREE
DAY OF RACE DETAILS:
FREE KIDS RACE STARTS AT 8:45 AM
5K STARTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER KIDS RUN (APPROX. 9:00 AM)
SWAG:
WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
TERRI OBERG FROM OBERGPHOTO AND OTHER CLUB OLY MEMBERS WILL BE ON THE COURSE TAKING PICTURES OF THE RUNNERS. PICTURES ARE FREE TO DOWNLOAD. CHECK OUT PICTURES FROM LAST YEAR'S RACE BELOW.
PHOTOS 2024 [https://www.obergphoto.com/2024-Run-Like-a-Fool-Club-Oly-Running/n-7GMqqz/i-sDb4DDx]
RUN LIKE A FOOL COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/runlikeafool]
RUN LIKE A FOOL IS A 5K RACE THAT NORMALLY TAKES PLACE AROUND APRIL FOOLS EVERY YEAR IN OLYMPIA. WHAT COSTUME WILL YOU BE WEARING?
THE COURSE IS FLAT AND FAST WITH TWO LAPS AROUND SCENIC CAPITOL LAKE.
REGISTRATION:
$35 REGULAR REGISTRATION
$40 - APRIL 6 -12, 2025
$45 - RACE DAY, APRIL 13
CLUB OLY MEMBERS RECEIVE $5 OFF AT CHECKOUT.
GROUPS OF 4 REGISTERING TOGETHER: $25 PER PERSON
GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE REGISTERING TOGETHER: $22 PER PERSON
Group registrations are not eligible for the member discount.
KIDS DASH (12 AND UNDER): FREE
DAY OF RACE DETAILS:
FREE KIDS RACE STARTS AT 8:45 AM
5K STARTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER KIDS RUN (APPROX. 9:00 AM)
SWAG:
WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
TERRI OBERG FROM OBERGPHOTO AND OTHER CLUB OLY MEMBERS WILL BE ON THE COURSE TAKING PICTURES OF THE RUNNERS. PICTURES ARE FREE TO DOWNLOAD. CHECK OUT PICTURES FROM LAST YEAR'S RACE BELOW.
PHOTOS 2024 [https://www.obergphoto.com/2024-Run-Like-a-Fool-Club-Oly-Running/n-7GMqqz/i-sDb4DDx]
RUN LIKE A FOOL COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/runlikeafool]
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