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Sun April 21, 2024 Olympia, WA 98501 US Directions

Events

5K

9:00AM PDT - 12:00PM PDT

Kids Run

8:45AM PDT - 9:00AM 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

Run Like A Fool is a 5K race that normally takes place around April Fools every year in Olympia. In 2024 it will be on April 21, due to some scheduling issues. There is also a kids dash.
 
This is a great route for your first 5k. Two laps around scenic Capitol Lake. Fast and flat course on pavement and gravel. What costume will you be wearing?
 
 
$35 for general registration.
$30 for Club Oly Road Runner Members
$40 for registration after April 14, 2024
Kids Race is free
 

Day of Race Details: 

Free kids race starts at 8:45 am
5K starts immediately after kids run (approx. 9:00 am)
 
Both races start and finish at the Heritage Park in Olympia, WA and will be 2 loops around the lake. 
The first 250 registrants for the 5K will receive a fun Run Like a Fool hat, so be sure to register early!!!

Club Oly is also hosting an event to celebrate the first women's Olympic marathon trails on May 18. The event is a fundraiser for Bras for Girls, a nonprofit organization that donates new sports bras and breast development education booklets to girls in need with the intention of increasing the participation of girls/women in sports. Your funds will also help us provide travel expenses for our speakers. If you are interested in donating, please click "Donate" above. 

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