Description

April Foolishness Half Marathon, 10K, 5K 
& Stephen's Kids 1K
April 3, 2022
7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m

 

Charity Beneficiaries:

The primary charity beneficiary is the Outreach Center of West Houston directed by long time runner and former USA Fit Fort Bend Coach Jorge Quinones. The race also benefits three of our favorite charities, Snowdrop Foundation, The Brookwood Community and Run For A Reason.  Please consider supporting these fine charities. 

Date:

April 3, 2022 

Races & Start Times:

• 7:00 a.m.   Half Marathon & 10K


• 7:30 a.m.   5K


• 8:00 a.m.   Kids 1K

Registration: Early Registration: Opens December 22, 2022. Lucky Early Birds ONLY $49.  

Special Pricing & Awards for "The Woodlands & Foolishness Double"

December 20-31    January   February   March   April (last second)

• Kid's 1K                             $15                  $20          $25           $25         $30


• 5K                                      $25                  $30          $35           $40         $45


• 10K                                    $40                  $45          $50           $55         $60


• Half Marathon                 $75                  $85          $99           $110       $125


• Woodlands and April Foolishness Double Dare. Special Rates for running both the Woodlands (Half or 10K) and April Foolishness (Half or 10K). Receive a discounted registration package as well as a special Double Dare Award. 

Runners:

Runners are provided a great course, pre and post race entertainment, refreshments and more.  Water stations begin at mile 2 and are located every on the course. We anticipate having entertainment on the course and, of course, at the Start/Finish area.

Sponsors:

We do our best to select sponsors that truly make a difference in our community, that support health and fitness as well as local charities. We humbly ask your support for our Sponsors as they make a difference and their efforts made this race, supporting the charities possible! THANK YOU.

Course:

Our race begins and ends at the Smart Financial Center.  The Half Marathon and 10k run together until the final turn where the 10K heads to the finish and the half marathon. Depending on distance runners encounter some mild elevation changes (bridges). So much fun to fly down the backside.

Awards:

Are provided to the Overall Winner, Masters Winner (over 45), Grand Masters Winner (55) Top 3 in Age Group for each Gender. In addition, we will provide three (3) special awards to individuals that have made a difference.

• Behind The Scenes Award


• Behind Leader by Example Award


• Sportsmanship Award

We are accepting nominations for each. The race committee will select and announce the winners following the race. (see criteria below for each)

Shirts:

Race shirts are provided to the first 500 entries.

 

Special Awards:

(Please send your nomination that includes the nominees name, age and contact as well as a short essay about the person, their personality, efforts, results, etc. via email to the Race Director. Link provided below. Please include your email.)

Behind The Scenes Award -  The Behind The Scenes Award is provided to an individual that has a history of supporting runners both young and old, the races we enjoy, the charities that are a part. This individual's  tendency is to remain in the background, getting things done, making a positive impact. "Doing Good". They do not grandstand and are rarely, if ever, concerned with being noticed or thanked for their efforts. They are more concerned with making sure the job is done right, that others are taken care.

Leader by Example Award - The Leadership by Example Award is provided to an individual whose efforts make a difference overtly supporting others in their efforts, helping them to achieve, worthy charities to enable others succeed. This person is ever-encouraging, a  champion for the underdog. When it comes to running and runners of all levels and ages benefit especially youth. 

Sportsmanship Award - The Sportsmanship Award recipient is a person that continuously seeks to improve and take enabling actions that help others improve, achieve their goals. When competing, they give it their best effort. They are humble in victory and courteous when things do not work out. Incredibly supportive of teammates. They are the commensurate competitor. They exemplify sportsmanship, always looking out and mentoring the next generation.