No Foolin' Foot Race 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- San Carlos, California
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $75 on Mar 25, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Course (15K) | 15K | Apr 24, 20278:30 AM | $65$75 after Mar 25, 2027 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Apr 24, 20279:00 AM | $50$60 after Mar 25, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Apr 24, 20279:30 AM | $40$50 after Mar 25, 2027 | – |
| 1K Kids Course | Kids | Apr 24, 20279:40 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Long Course (15K): $65 until Mar 25, then $75 until Apr 24.
- 10k: $50 until Mar 25, then $60 until Apr 24.
- 5K: $40 until Mar 25, then $50 until Apr 24.
- 1K Kids Course: $20 until Apr 24.
Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about 16 percent below a typical 15K in California, which costs $77 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:23 AM, and the Long Course (15K) starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 280 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1000 Crestview Drive, San Carlos, CA 94070
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 results5K
10k
Long Course (15K)
Aggregated from official results (Synergy Race Timing) for No Foolin' Foot Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at No Foolin' Foot Race?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:50 or better, the top quarter in 32:02, and half the field in 35:09; the last tenth came in after 49:54.
At the 2026 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 57:50 or better, the top quarter in 1:07:31, and half the field in 1:13:40; the last tenth came in after 1:32:12.
At the 2026 Long Course (15K), the fastest tenth finished in 1:25:19 or better, the top quarter in 1:36:54, and half the field in 1:48:33; the last tenth came in after 2:13:00.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:56 | 27:34 |
| 30-39 | 35:55 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 31:57 | 27:05 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 34:51 |
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.
How fast is it?
About average for California trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:02, against 32:02 in a typical California trail 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: About average for California trail 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:07:31, against 1:06:32 in a typical California trail 10K, 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 24 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 72°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
- 1000 Crestview Drive, San Carlos, CA 94070Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 280 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 24, 2027), 2026 (Apr 18, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is No Foolin' Foot Race?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Mar 25, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $65, entry is about 16 percent below a typical 15K in California, which costs $77 right now.
- 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, 10K, 15K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 78 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 35:09 and the winner ran 20:34.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:02, against 32:02 in a typical California trail 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 1000 Crestview Drive, San Carlos, CA 94070.
From the organizers
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.