Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Venice, FL; Legacy Park, 395 E. Venice Ave., 34285
Type: RUN

At a glance

Join the 'World's Okayest Run' for a 5K where fun, quirky humor, and a little friendly competition make for a truly memorable day.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Embrace the playful spirit at the Fools Run 5k, playfully dubbed the 'World's Okayest Run.' This event in Venice, FL, promises a lighthearted atmosphere where fun takes center stage. Whether you run, walk, skip, or roll in a stroller, you're invited to enjoy a chip-timed 3.1-mile course. Expect plenty of laughs, unique finisher's medals, and a chance to earn "baller awards" if you decide to push your pace. It's a day designed for maximum enjoyment and memorable shenanigans.

What to expect

Run, walk, skip, or ride in a stroller on this chip-timed 3.1-mile course.
All finishers receive a unique 'Foolish' medal.
Enjoy post-race Chick-fil-A and drinks, with a chance for 'baller awards' for top runners.

Standout details

"World's Okayest Run" theme
Foolish finisher's medal for all
Baller awards for top finishers
Chick-fil-A post-race food

Perks & features

Chip Timed
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Nov 8, 2025, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Nov 8, 2025, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 25, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM EDT · From $54.00
Opens Nov 7, 2025, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 6, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

The course

Flat
Timed race

From the organizer

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!

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

The run will be held April 4th, 2026 at Legacy Park, with a chip timed start at 8am!

Your finishing time will be texted or emailed to you based on what you have set up through RunSignUp, so make sure you put the right info, like yours, not your ex's cousin's info, they don't care how fast you are. 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.

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.

Packets will also be available for pickup on race morning 7:00am - 7:45am under the pavilion.

**Packets not picked up before the start of the race will be forfeited.**

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