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.
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
Bib Pick Up
Parking
Apr 24, 2027
Distance — 15K
Type — Running
08:30
$65.00
Apr 24, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
09:00
$50.00
Apr 24, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:30
$40.00
Apr 24, 2027
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
09:40
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in San Carlos.
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San Carlos is on the Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.
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