Fools Day 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Fort Pierce, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fools Day 5K | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Apr 3.
Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Fort Pierce runs 41:52, about 13:29 a mile, based on 14 races with published results. Women typically finish in 45:14 and men in 33:24.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the Fools Day 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
601 Seaway Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34949
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Runners Depot VB) for Fools Day 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fools Day 5K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 25:48 or better, the top quarter in 30:51, and half the field in 40:30; the last tenth came in after 53:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:47 | 31:16 |
| 20-29 | 38:01 | 24:25 |
| 30-39 | 30:08 | 29:51 |
| 40-49 | 32:30 | 28:11 |
| 50-59 | 25:50 | 25:36 |
| 60-69 | 34:30 | 30:03 |
| 70+ | n/a | 35:54 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 23 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
Fools Day 5K 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 136 to 167 finishers, and the median time rose from 38:29 to 40:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 167 (+23%) | 40:30 | under 25:48 | 20:58 |
| 2025 | 136 | 38:29 | under 26:36 | 23:10 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:51, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 3 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 601 Seaway Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34949Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 3, 2027), 2026 (Mar 28, 2026), 2025 (Mar 29, 2025), 2024 (Mar 30, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Fools Day 5K?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 167 runners finished the Fools Day 5K; the median finish was 40:30 and the winner ran 20:58.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:51, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 601 Seaway Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34949.
From the organizers
Fools Day 5k is a professionally-timed race for participants of all ages and abilities!
Put on a pair of novelty glasses (included with registration) and “Be a Blessing in Disguise” for the 44,303 individuals in St. Lucie County that earn less than what it costs to afford the basic necessities.
Join friends and neighbors to run, jog or walk through an unforgettable 3.1 mile course filled with fun surprises.
All participants will receive chip timing with live results, an individual results page and a race t-shirt and a finisher medal!