Run Like a Fool 5K

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

~9:00: 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
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