Run Like a Fool 5K

Run Like a Fool 5K

Sun April 19, 2026

Olympia, WA 98501 US

Events

• 5K
  Price: $35
  Time: 9:00AM PDT - 12:00PM PDT
  300 spots left. Price increases after April 11, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT
• Kids Run
  Price: $0
  Time: 8:45AM PDT - 9:00AM PDT
  150 spots left. Registration ends April 19, 2026 at 8:20am PDT
  Open to ages 12 and under.

Place

Heritage Park
610 Water Street Southwest
Olympia, WA US 98501

Description

Run Like a Fool 5k and Kids Run. Come Run Like a Fool and have fun and be festive in your wackiest costume. 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

• Kids Run (12 and under): Free
• $35 – Through April 11, 2026
• $40 -- April 12 through April 18, 2026
• $45 -- Race Day, April 19, 2026
• 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.

Packet Pickup

• Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Fleet Feet from 2 to 4 pm. 3405 Capitol Blvd SE, Olympia, WA 98501
• Race Day, Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 7:20 to 8:20 AM at Heritage Park by the start line.

All registration will be online and registration closes at 8:20 am on the day of the race.

Day of Race Details

• 7:20 am to 8:20 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

Awards

• Top 3 Overall - Men, Women, and Nonbinary
• Top 3 in each 10-year age group.
• Top 3 wackiest costumes/outfits

Results will be available immediately after the race online.

Swag

The first 275 participants will our giveaway item and a medal. Our giveaway will be revealed soon. Kids receive a kiddie medal/ribbon.