No Foolin' Foot Race

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:30 AM PDT

Location: San Carlos, CA; 1000 Crestview Drive, 94070
Type: TRAIL

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At a glance

A challenging trail race through San Carlos' hills, featuring a festive finish and supporting local open space trails.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive
For a Cause

Who it's for

For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The No Foolin' Foot Race invites you to explore San Carlos' extensive trail system with a range of challenging distances. Choose from a 1K for adventurous kids, or tackle the 5K, 10K, or the new 15K long course, all featuring significant climbing and technical terrain. This event promises a grueling yet fun experience, culminating in a lively Start and Finish Festival. Your participation directly supports the maintenance and improvement of local open space trails, making it a run with purpose.

What to expect

Tackle technical and grueling trail courses, from a 1K kids' race to a new 15K long course.Enjoy professional timing, a commemorative Tech-T, and complimentary runner photos.Celebrate your finish at the lively Start and Finish Festival.

Standout details

Challenging, technical trail courses
Proceeds benefit local trails
Free runner photos
Start and Finish Festival

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Distances & registration

4 options

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

1K
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM PDT · From $22.20
Opens Sep 27, 2025, 1:00 AM PDT · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT
5K
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 AM PDT · From $43.40
Opens Sep 27, 2025, 1:00 AM PDT · Closes Mar 18, 2026, 8:59 PM PDT
10K
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM PDT · From $54.00
Opens Sep 27, 2025, 1:00 AM PDT · Closes Mar 18, 2026, 8:59 PM PDT

+ 1 more option

15K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM PDT · From $69.90
Opens Sep 27, 2025, 5:00 AM PDT · Closes Mar 18, 2026, 8:59 PM PDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Hilly
Timed race

From the organizer

Explore San Carlos' outstanding trail system as a runner in the fourth annual No Foolin' Foot Race! There's something for everyone with four challenging events through Big Canyon, Eaton and Pulgas Ridge .

1K (~350ft of climbing) - Perfect for adventurous kids age 5-10

5k (~530ft of climbing)

10k (~1,500ft of climbing)

Long Course NEW this year! (15K with ~2,300ft of climbing)

Early bird pricing available through March 18, 2026.

Consider yourself warned: This race is no joke! Our courses are technical, grueling and loads of fun.

We will be hosting course previews on Sunday, March 8 (5K and 10K routes) and Saturday, March 28 (5K and 15K routes) in partnership with A Runner's Mind and Brooks. RSVP on Strava , and j oin our Strava Club for updates.

Start and Finish Festival at Crestview Park. Professional timing; Tech-Ts and free runner photos for all participants; Awards in multiple categories.

All proceeds benefit maintenance and improvement of San Carlos open space trails.

A race is only as good as its crew! We have many exciting volunteer opportunities. All volunteers receive a free t-shirt and complimentary entry in next year's race. Sign up here .

Presented by Kaiser Permanente in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Foundation of San Carlos and the City of San Carlos.

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