Sat, Apr 3, 2027

Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run

Venice, FL

Opens Nov 19, 2026Annual since at least 2021

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Mar 28, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run

The course runs at Legacy Park near the train station, a flat stretch that suits every pace. The race leans into its own silliness, with a name that tells you exactly what the organizers are going for. Awards come from a local apparel shop, and Chick-fil-A is at the finish line.

Packet pickup happens on the two evenings before the race at Gulf Breeze Apparel on Cypress Ave, with a shorter morning window at the pavilion on race day. Finishing times are sent to you by text or email rather than posted on a board.

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Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

438finishers

16:54winner

34:35median

1:07:16cutoff

Top 3: Reeve Oberman (16:54) · Corey Girard (18:07) · Adam Andre (18:19)

The Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles4/3/2027 08:00$50

3.1 Miles4/3/2027 08:00$35

3.1 Miles4/3/2027 08:00$50

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run

Will I finish last at the Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:35, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:07:16, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 438 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Fools Run 5k- World's Okayest Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:54 while the median finisher took 34:35. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.