Fool's 5K & 10K
Fool's 5K & 10K is a running race on April 3, 2027 in Waterloo, IA, with entry fees from $15 to $32.
- Date
- April 3, 2027 (178 days to go)
- Location
- 3659 Wyth Rd, Waterloo, IA
- Price
- $15–$32
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Cedar Valley's 2027 racing season begins with that flat and fast Fool's 5K & 10K in beautiful George Wyth State Park. This race is a "Must do" event for all runners. Perfect for elite runners, walkers, and everyone in between. We hope to see you there!
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
56°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waterloo Muni Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
About Waterloo, IA
Population
66,947
as of 2023
City Elevation
862 ft
Nearest Airport
ALO
Waterloo Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 94 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fool's 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
178
Days to train
- Race
- Fool's 5K & 10K
- Date
- April 3, 2027
- Location
- 3659 Wyth Rd, Waterloo, IA
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Fool's 5K & 10K
Apr 3, 2027