Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Run, walk, skip, or ride in a stroller, THIS is the most Foolish fun you will have ALL year at a race event!!

At the Fools Run, the only thing we take seriously is HOW MUCH FUN you are going to have!

We are SUPER excited to be back at our home location- Maxine Barritt Park!!! Just kidding!!! Casperson Beach is destroyed!! We’ll be at Legacy Park/ Train Station!

📅 Event Details

• Date: April 4th, 2026
• Location: Legacy Park, Venice, FL
• Start Time: 8am (chip timed)
• Results Notification: Your finishing time will be texted or emailed based on your setup through RunSignUp.

🥇 Awards and Medals

But do run fast, because you know that those Fools over at Gulf Breeze Apparel are sure to come up with some sort of baller awards, so be ready to run as fast as your little legs will go! And of course, ALL finishers WILL receive a Foolish finisher's medal! Because who wants to run a race and not get a medal?!

We're totally going to feed you and give you some drinks as well, Chick-fil-A Pelican Plaza will be filling those grumbly tummies, yummmmm.

🏅 Virtual Participation

Can't make it out to run with us in person, but you still want the awesome race swag?! Join our Virtual event and we’ll mail you the swag approximately 2 weeks after the live event.

📝 Packet Pickup

• Thursday 4/2: 3pm-6pm at Gulf Breeze Apparel, 606 Cypress Ave Venice.
• Friday 4/3: 2pm-5pm at Gulf Breeze Apparel, 606 Cypress Ave Venice.
• Race Morning: Packets will be available for pickup from 7:00am - 7:45am under the pavilion.
• Note: Packets not picked up before the start of the race will be forfeited.

📱 Stay Connected

Be sure to follow our Facebook page to be up to date on all the shenanigans!! https://www.facebook.com/FoolsRun5k

🌐 More Information

For more details about the event, visit our official page at Fools Run 5k.