No Foolin' Foot Race

United States flag San Carlos, California, United States

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No Foolin' Foot Race runsignup.com
Date 24 Apr, 2027
Races 4 distances
Entry fee $20.00 – $65.00
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No Foolin' Foot Race

About the event

NOTE: Pre-registration for the kids race is now closed. Children may sign up on race morning, though shirts and medals are not guaranteed. 

Race morning registration closes at 9 promptly.

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)

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 join 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. 

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

Start Times

  • 15k - 8:30a Runners have 2.5 hours to complete the course.
  • 10k - 9a Runners have 2.5 hours to complete the course.
  • 5k - 9:30a Runners have 1 hour to complete the course.
  • Kids K - 9:35a Children have 30min to complete the course.

Bib Pick Up

  • Race Morning: Saturday April 18 7:30a-9a at Crestview Park

Parking

  • Street parking is available along Brittan Ave. and Crestview Drive. ABSOLUTELY NO participant parking available at Crestview Park. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. 

 

Races offered

24Apr

Long Course (15K)

Running

Distance
15K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$65.00
24Apr

10k

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$50.00
24Apr

5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:30
Entry fee
$40.00
24Apr

1K Kids Course

Running

Distance
1K
Start time
09:40
Entry fee
$20.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for April in San Carlos.

Temperature8.5° / 17.7°
Feels like6.0° / 14.8°
Sunshine hours11h 18m
Rainfall0.6 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.5 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity74.4%
Max UV indexModerate (5.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:32
Sunset19:44

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