Run Like a Fool 5K
- Date Sun 13th April 2025
- Time 8:45AM PDT
- Location Olympia, Washington
- Price Free - $43.61
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the annual Run Like a Fool 5K, a lively and festive event taking place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in the picturesque city of Olympia, Thurston! This fun-filled 5K is perfect for runners of all ages, featuring a flat and fast course that winds around the scenic Capitol Lake. Participants are encouraged to don their wackiest costumes as they dash for glory, with awards for the top three overall male, female, and nonbinary finishers, as well as the top three in each age group.
The event also includes a Kids' Run for participants aged 12 and under, making it a fantastic day for families. With a limited number of spots available—300 for the 5K and 150 for the Kids' Run—be sure to register early to secure your place in this exciting race! Don't miss the chance to join in on the fun, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and possibly even win a prize for the best costume! Mark your calendars and get ready to run like a fool!
The event also includes a Kids' Run for participants aged 12 and under, making it a fantastic day for families. With a limited number of spots available—300 for the 5K and 150 for the Kids' Run—be sure to register early to secure your place in this exciting race! Don't miss the chance to join in on the fun, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and possibly even win a prize for the best costume! Mark your calendars and get ready to run like a fool!
Organiser's Description
RUN LIKE A FOOL 5K AND KIDS' RUN
RUN LIKE A FOOL IS A FUN AND FESTIVE 5K HELD ANNUALLY AROUND APRIL FOOLS' DAY IN OLYMPIA. WHAT WACKY COSTUME WILL YOU BRING TO THE STARTING LINE?
THE COURSE IS FLAT AND FAST WITH TWO LAPS AROUND SCENIC CAPITOL LAKE.
THE DONUT DASH 5K SOLD OUT, SO BE SURE TO REGISTER NOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT. THE RACE IS LIMITED TO 300 IN THE 5K AND 150 KIDS.
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: $10 OFF PER PERSON
GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE REGISTERING TOGETHER: $13 OFF PER PERSON
Group registrations are not eligible for the member discount.
KIDS' RUN (12 AND UNDER): FREE
PACKET PICKUP:
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 AT FLEET FEET FROM 1 TO 4 PM. 3405 CAPITOL BLVD SE, OLYMPIA, WA 98501
PACKET PICKUP IS MANAGED BY CLUB OLY MEMBERS, SO PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY.
OR
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025 FROM 7:30 TO 8:30 AM AT HERITAGE PARK BY THE START LINE.
IF THE RACE HAS NOT SOLD OUT, DAY-OF REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL 8:30 AM. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.
DAY OF RACE DETAILS:
7:30 AM TO 8:30 AM: PACKET PICKUP
8:50 AM: GEAR CHECK CLOSES. BAGS MUST BE LABELED WITH YOUR BIB NUMBER. BAGS CAN BE PICKED UP AFTER YOU FINISH THE RACE BY PRESENTING YOUR BIB NUMBER.
8:45 AM: KIDS' RACE
~9 5K RACE
10:00 AM: AWARDS
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE, FEMALE AND NONBINARY AND TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP (10 YEAR INTERVALS) WILL RECEIVE AWARDS.
RAFFLE PRIZE WINNERS WILL BE POSTED ON THE WHITE BOARD AND ANNOUNCED DURING THE AWARDS. BE SURE TO CHECK TO SEE IF YOU WON A PRIZE.
WE WILL ALSO BE GIVING OUT AWARDS FOR THE TOP 3 WACKIEST COSTUMES/OUTFITS.
RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RACE ONLINE.
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 FUN AND FESTIVE 5K HELD ANNUALLY AROUND APRIL FOOLS' DAY IN OLYMPIA. WHAT WACKY COSTUME WILL YOU BRING TO THE STARTING LINE?
THE COURSE IS FLAT AND FAST WITH TWO LAPS AROUND SCENIC CAPITOL LAKE.
THE DONUT DASH 5K SOLD OUT, SO BE SURE TO REGISTER NOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT. THE RACE IS LIMITED TO 300 IN THE 5K AND 150 KIDS.
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: $10 OFF PER PERSON
GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE REGISTERING TOGETHER: $13 OFF PER PERSON
Group registrations are not eligible for the member discount.
KIDS' RUN (12 AND UNDER): FREE
PACKET PICKUP:
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 AT FLEET FEET FROM 1 TO 4 PM. 3405 CAPITOL BLVD SE, OLYMPIA, WA 98501
PACKET PICKUP IS MANAGED BY CLUB OLY MEMBERS, SO PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY.
OR
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025 FROM 7:30 TO 8:30 AM AT HERITAGE PARK BY THE START LINE.
IF THE RACE HAS NOT SOLD OUT, DAY-OF REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL 8:30 AM. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.
DAY OF RACE DETAILS:
7:30 AM TO 8:30 AM: PACKET PICKUP
8:50 AM: GEAR CHECK CLOSES. BAGS MUST BE LABELED WITH YOUR BIB NUMBER. BAGS CAN BE PICKED UP AFTER YOU FINISH THE RACE BY PRESENTING YOUR BIB NUMBER.
8:45 AM: KIDS' RACE
~9 5K RACE
10:00 AM: AWARDS
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE, FEMALE AND NONBINARY AND TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP (10 YEAR INTERVALS) WILL RECEIVE AWARDS.
RAFFLE PRIZE WINNERS WILL BE POSTED ON THE WHITE BOARD AND ANNOUNCED DURING THE AWARDS. BE SURE TO CHECK TO SEE IF YOU WON A PRIZE.
WE WILL ALSO BE GIVING OUT AWARDS FOR THE TOP 3 WACKIEST COSTUMES/OUTFITS.
RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RACE ONLINE.
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]
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.61 Fee & Custom DeFeet Socks
Sun 13th April 2025 (9:00AM PDT)
$43.61
CLOSEDThe race is 2 loops around Capitol Lake. -
Kids' Run
Sun 13th April 2025 (8:45AM PDT)
Free
CLOSEDKids 12 and under can enter to run the kids' race that will take place before the 5k and will be just under 1 mile. Parents are welcome to run/walk with their kids.
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