No Foolin' Foot Race
No Foolin' Foot Race is a trail running and running race on April 24, 2027 in San Carlos, CA, with entry fees from $20 to $65.
- Date
- April 24, 2027 (275 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$65
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
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.
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1K (~350ft of climbing) - Perfect for adventurous kids age 5-10
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5k (~530ft of climbing)
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10k (~1,500ft of climbing)
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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.
Events
Weather
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
70°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
14%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Redwood City, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About San Carlos, CA
Population
29,797
as of 2023
City Elevation
130 ft
Nearest Airport
SFO
San Francisco International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at No Foolin' Foot Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
275
Days to train
- Race
- No Foolin' Foot Race
- Date
- April 24, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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No Foolin' Foot Race
Apr 24, 2027