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 Run Like A Fool 2025 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
🏃♀️5K
$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
Packet pickup is managed by Club Oly members, so please do not arrive early.
OR
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 am: 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.
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