The Fools Run 5K & 10K

🏖️ The Fools Run 5K & 10K

Join us on April 4, 2026, at the Margaritaville Beach Resort, South Padre Island, TX for this exciting event! For more details, visit the race page.

📜 Welcome Letter

For more information, check out our Welcome Letter.

🎉 Event Highlights

• Costumes: Dress up in your most foolish costume!
• Charity: A portion of proceeds benefits Walk for Women, Inc., aiding women battling breast cancer.
• Restroom Facilities: Male and female restrooms available throughout the hotel.
• Parking: Valet parking available for purchase: limited complimentary parking on-site.

🏃‍♂️ Race Course

• 10K: 6.2 miles, starting and ending on the beach. Chip-timed: options to walk or run.
• 5K: 3.1 miles, not a race but a participation walk: jogging or running is permitted.
• Kids 1 Mile: Starts and ends on the beach at Margaritaville Beach Resort.
• Hydration Stations: Provided on-site and at halfway points on the course.

🏅 Awards & Presentations

• Medals: Top 1st male and female winners, and 1st through 3rd place in each age division for the 10K.
• Overall Winners: Special prize for the overall top male and female winners.
• Finishers: All participants crossing the finish line will receive finisher medals (while supplies last).
• Costume Contest: A chance to win a prize for the best costume!

👕 T-Shirt Registration

To receive a t-shirt, register by Friday, March 14th, 2025. Finisher medals are limited and available while supplies last. All registrations are non-refundable, and the event will continue rain or shine!

💵 Registration Rates

Early Bird Registration

• 10K Run: $40
• 5K Walk: $35
• Students/Military 10K: $35 (ID required)
• Students/Military 5K: $30 (ID required)

Late Registration Fees (after 3.01.2025)

• 10K Run: $45
• 5K Walk: $40
• Students/Military 10K: $40 (ID required)
• Students/Military 5K: $35 (ID required)

On-Site Late Registration

Friday, April 4th: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• 10K Run: $50
• 5K Walk: $45
• Students/Military 10K: $45 (ID required)
• Students/Military 5K: $40 (ID required)

Saturday, April 5th: 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM

• 10K Run: $50
• 5K Walk: $45
• Students/Military 10K: $45 (ID required)
• Students/Military 5K: $40 (ID required)

📅 Schedule of Events

Friday, April 4, 2025:

• 1:00-7:00 PM: Packet Pickup, Late Registration, Wellness Fair
• 5:30-7:00 PM: Live Music, Complimentary Margarita voucher (21+), Hors d'oeuvres

Saturday, April 5, 2025:

• 7:30 AM: 10K run starts/ends on the beach
• 7:45 AM: 5K walk and Kids 1 Mile starts/ends on the beach
• 9:15 AM: Awards & Costume Contest at Front Patio
• 10:00 AM: Hotel breakfast available for purchase
• 11:00 AM: After Race Pool Party w/ DJ and pool cabanas

🏨 Room Block

Margaritaville Beach Resort
(956) 761-6551
310 Padre Blvd,
South Padre Island, TX 78597

Rate: $198/night for Deluxe King, Deluxe Double Queen, with drink voucher included.

Group Code: 9809906
Book your stay here

🏖️ Other Accommodations

Isla Grand Beach Resort:
Discount Code: 25FOOLSRUN
Book your stay here

🏡 SPI Rentals

For rental options, visit:
SPI Rentals

📞 Contact Information

If you have any questions about this race, please reach out to:
Sommer-Jess Gutierrez
(956) 755-9155
sommerjess.gtz@gmail.com