The Fools Run 5K & 10K
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Location South Padre Island, Texas
- Price $18.25 - $43.50
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic weekend at The Fools Run 5K & 10K, taking place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the stunning South Padre Island, Cameron! This exciting 2-day event kicks off at the beautiful Margaritaville Beach Resort, where participants are encouraged to bring their family and friends and don their silliest costumes for a chance to win prizes. Whether you choose to run the 10K (6.2 miles) or enjoy the 5K (3.1 miles) as a leisurely walk, this is a celebration of fitness and fun on the best beach in Texas!
On Friday, April 4, join us for packet pickup and a complimentary Wellness Fair featuring local health and wellness businesses, followed by a lively Music & Margaritas Mixer. Race day promises adrenaline and excitement, with both courses starting and ending on the beach, complete with hydration stations and live music entertainment following the races. Participants will receive finisher medals, and awards for top performers in various categories will be presented, plus a costume contest for those who embrace the spirit of fun! Don't miss out on this unforgettable event benefitting Walk for Women, Inc., which supports women battling breast cancer in the lower Rio Grande
On Friday, April 4, join us for packet pickup and a complimentary Wellness Fair featuring local health and wellness businesses, followed by a lively Music & Margaritas Mixer. Race day promises adrenaline and excitement, with both courses starting and ending on the beach, complete with hydration stations and live music entertainment following the races. Participants will receive finisher medals, and awards for top performers in various categories will be presented, plus a costume contest for those who embrace the spirit of fun! Don't miss out on this unforgettable event benefitting Walk for Women, Inc., which supports women battling breast cancer in the lower Rio Grande
Organiser's Description
Margaritaville Beach Resort
310 Padre Blvd
South Padre Island, TX US 78597
South Padre Island Welcome Letter: https://iaapweb.com/results/22/welcomeletter.pdf
DESCRIPTION
Come and Fool around with us on the best beach in Texas for a 2-Day event! We encourage you to bring your family and friends and dress up in your most foolish costume as you tackle the 5k and/or 10K course! A portion of proceeds will be benefiting Walk for Women, Inc. a non-profit organization that benefits women in the lower Rio Grande Valley by providing financial, prosthetic and diagnostic support as they battle breast cancer.
Join us on Friday April 4th to pick up your packet and enjoy a complimentary Wellness Fair from local health & wellness businesses. Make sure to stay for our Music & Margaritas Mixer, you dont wanna miss this one! Margaritaville Beach Resort is our event hotel providing you with awesome discounted rates. Its a sweet life, living by the salty sea. Jimmy Buffett
The Fools Run course will start on the beach in front of Margaritaville Beach Resort, continuing on in the north direction. Participants in the 5K and 10K have the option to walk and/or run throughout the course and will turn around at the halfway point to complete the course. The course will end in front of Margaritaville Beach Resort. Male and Female restrooms will always be open though out the hotel for participants. There is Valet parking available for purchase at the event hotel and limited complimentary lot parking on site. Hydration stations will be provided on site at Margaritaville, as well as, at the halfway points on the race course. Award ceremonies and live music entertainment will be held immediately following the race/walk at Margaritaville Beach Resort!
RACE COURSE:
10K (6.2 miles). Starts and ends on the beach at Margaritaville Beach Resort on South Padre Island. Water and gatorade stations will be provided along the course and at the finish line. This will be a chip-timed course. You have the option to walk and/or run.
5K (3.1 miles). This course starts and ends on the beach at Margaritaville Beach Resort on South Padre Island. THIS IS NOT A RACE. IT IS A PARTICIPATION WALK. If youd like, you have the option to also jog and/or run.
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS: Medals will be given to the overall 1st through 3rd male and female winners as well as 1st through 3rd place winners in each male and female age division of the 10K. In addition, the overall top male and female winners will receive a special prize! Overall winners will be ineligible for awards in their respective age divisions. ALL PARTICIPANTS CROSSING THE FINISH LINES WILL RECEIVE FINISHER MEDALS. (while supplies last!). Participants are encouraged to dress up in their most foolish costume for a chance to win a sweet prize for best costume!
TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE EVENT BY FRIDAY MARCH 1ST 2025!!! FINIISHER MEDALS WILL BE LIMITED WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!! ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND EVENT WILL CONTINUE RAIN OR SHINE!
REGISTRATION RATES
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
$40 (10K Run)
$35 (5K Walk)
$35 (10K for students/military) ID required
$30 (5K for students/military) ID required
LATE REGISTRATION FEES: (AFTER 3.01.2025)
$45 (10K Run)
$40 (5K Walk)
$40 (10K for students/military) ID required
$35 (5K for students/military) ID required
ON-SITE LATE REGISTRATION: FRIDAY APRIL 4TH
From 1:00 PM 7:OOPM
$50 (10K Run)
$45 (5K Walk)
$45 (10K for students/military) ID required
$40 (5K for students/military) ID required
SATURDAY APRIL 5TH
From 6:30AM 7:00AM
$50 (10K Run)
$45 (5K Walk)
$45 (10K for students/military) ID required
$40 (5K for students/military) ID required
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday April 4, 2025
1:00-7 Packet Pickup & late registration at Margaritaville
Sommer Sculpt will give participants 1 comp Margarita voucher & other goodies upon event registration
4 Hotel Check-In at Margaritaville Beach Resort
5:30pm-8 Music & Margaritas Mixer at the Front Patio
SATURDAY APRIL 5, 2025
7 10K run starts/ends on the beach in front of Margaritaville
7 5K walk and Kids 1 Mile starts/ends on the beach in front of Margaritaville
9 Awards & Costume Contest begin at Front Patio
10 Hotel breakfast available for purchase: show bib for discounted rate
11 After Race Pool Party w/ DJ and pool cabanas at Salty Rim Bar
Water stations will be provided on race path.
ROOM BLOCK
Margaritaville Beach Resort
(956) 761-6551
310 Padre Blvd
South Padre Island, TX 78597
_Make your margaritaville reservations below:
$198/night: Deluxe King, Deluxe Double Queen, upgrades/condos are available upon request. With each hotel night purchase, participants will receive another drink voucher. _
Group Code: 9809906
https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=40289&Chain=23717&arrive=2025-04-04&depart=2025-04-07&adult=1&child=0&group=9809906
BOOK YOUR VACATION RENTAL WITH SPI RENTALS USING THE LINK BELOW!
http://spirentals.com
RACE CONTACT INFO:
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Sommer-Jess Gutierrez
(956) 755-9155
[email protected]
310 Padre Blvd
South Padre Island, TX US 78597
South Padre Island Welcome Letter: https://iaapweb.com/results/22/welcomeletter.pdf
DESCRIPTION
Come and Fool around with us on the best beach in Texas for a 2-Day event! We encourage you to bring your family and friends and dress up in your most foolish costume as you tackle the 5k and/or 10K course! A portion of proceeds will be benefiting Walk for Women, Inc. a non-profit organization that benefits women in the lower Rio Grande Valley by providing financial, prosthetic and diagnostic support as they battle breast cancer.
Join us on Friday April 4th to pick up your packet and enjoy a complimentary Wellness Fair from local health & wellness businesses. Make sure to stay for our Music & Margaritas Mixer, you dont wanna miss this one! Margaritaville Beach Resort is our event hotel providing you with awesome discounted rates. Its a sweet life, living by the salty sea. Jimmy Buffett
The Fools Run course will start on the beach in front of Margaritaville Beach Resort, continuing on in the north direction. Participants in the 5K and 10K have the option to walk and/or run throughout the course and will turn around at the halfway point to complete the course. The course will end in front of Margaritaville Beach Resort. Male and Female restrooms will always be open though out the hotel for participants. There is Valet parking available for purchase at the event hotel and limited complimentary lot parking on site. Hydration stations will be provided on site at Margaritaville, as well as, at the halfway points on the race course. Award ceremonies and live music entertainment will be held immediately following the race/walk at Margaritaville Beach Resort!
RACE COURSE:
10K (6.2 miles). Starts and ends on the beach at Margaritaville Beach Resort on South Padre Island. Water and gatorade stations will be provided along the course and at the finish line. This will be a chip-timed course. You have the option to walk and/or run.
5K (3.1 miles). This course starts and ends on the beach at Margaritaville Beach Resort on South Padre Island. THIS IS NOT A RACE. IT IS A PARTICIPATION WALK. If youd like, you have the option to also jog and/or run.
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS: Medals will be given to the overall 1st through 3rd male and female winners as well as 1st through 3rd place winners in each male and female age division of the 10K. In addition, the overall top male and female winners will receive a special prize! Overall winners will be ineligible for awards in their respective age divisions. ALL PARTICIPANTS CROSSING THE FINISH LINES WILL RECEIVE FINISHER MEDALS. (while supplies last!). Participants are encouraged to dress up in their most foolish costume for a chance to win a sweet prize for best costume!
TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE EVENT BY FRIDAY MARCH 1ST 2025!!! FINIISHER MEDALS WILL BE LIMITED WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!! ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND EVENT WILL CONTINUE RAIN OR SHINE!
REGISTRATION RATES
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
$40 (10K Run)
$35 (5K Walk)
$35 (10K for students/military) ID required
$30 (5K for students/military) ID required
LATE REGISTRATION FEES: (AFTER 3.01.2025)
$45 (10K Run)
$40 (5K Walk)
$40 (10K for students/military) ID required
$35 (5K for students/military) ID required
ON-SITE LATE REGISTRATION: FRIDAY APRIL 4TH
From 1:00 PM 7:OOPM
$50 (10K Run)
$45 (5K Walk)
$45 (10K for students/military) ID required
$40 (5K for students/military) ID required
SATURDAY APRIL 5TH
From 6:30AM 7:00AM
$50 (10K Run)
$45 (5K Walk)
$45 (10K for students/military) ID required
$40 (5K for students/military) ID required
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday April 4, 2025
1:00-7 Packet Pickup & late registration at Margaritaville
Sommer Sculpt will give participants 1 comp Margarita voucher & other goodies upon event registration
4 Hotel Check-In at Margaritaville Beach Resort
5:30pm-8 Music & Margaritas Mixer at the Front Patio
SATURDAY APRIL 5, 2025
7 10K run starts/ends on the beach in front of Margaritaville
7 5K walk and Kids 1 Mile starts/ends on the beach in front of Margaritaville
9 Awards & Costume Contest begin at Front Patio
10 Hotel breakfast available for purchase: show bib for discounted rate
11 After Race Pool Party w/ DJ and pool cabanas at Salty Rim Bar
Water stations will be provided on race path.
ROOM BLOCK
Margaritaville Beach Resort
(956) 761-6551
310 Padre Blvd
South Padre Island, TX 78597
_Make your margaritaville reservations below:
$198/night: Deluxe King, Deluxe Double Queen, upgrades/condos are available upon request. With each hotel night purchase, participants will receive another drink voucher. _
Group Code: 9809906
https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=40289&Chain=23717&arrive=2025-04-04&depart=2025-04-07&adult=1&child=0&group=9809906
BOOK YOUR VACATION RENTAL WITH SPI RENTALS USING THE LINK BELOW!
http://spirentals.com
RACE CONTACT INFO:
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Sommer-Jess Gutierrez
(956) 755-9155
[email protected]
Races
-
10k
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.50
-
5k
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th April 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$38.50
-
10K Students/ Military (ID Will Be Required)
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th April 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.50
-
5K Students/ Military (ID Will Be Required)
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th April 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$33.25
-
Kids 1-Mile Run (10 and Under)
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th April 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$18.25
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