Fall Frolic - Fall Frolic 5K
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
FALL FROLIC Hosted by Club Oly Road Runners Sunday, October 4, 2026 Frolic your way through a 5K, 5 mile or kids run starting and finishing at Heritage Park in Olympia, WA. The course is a flat and fast around the lake with an out and back portion. Families, strollers, walkers are welcome. Registration: 5K or 5 Mile: Early registration: $35 per person Late registration 9/27/2026 through 10/3/2026: $40 Day-of registration: $45 Club Oly Members receive $5 off with club code at checkout. Groups of 4 registering together: $10 off per person Groups of 5 or more registering together: $13 off per person Group registrations are not eligible for the member discount. Kids Frolic 1K (12 and under only): Free Register early to guarantee your swag and to avoid the price increase. Packet pickup: Saturday, 10/3/2026from 1 to 3 pm at Fleet Feet Sunday, 10/4/2026 from 7:20 to 8:20 am at the packet pickup tent in Heritage Park. Race Day Schedule of Events: 7:20 to 8:20 am: Packet pickup 8:45 am: Kids Frolic 1K 9:00 am: 5 mile race starts 9:05 am: 5K race starts 10:00 am: Awards for 5K race 10:15 am: Awards for 5 mile race Awards for Top 3 overall men/women/non-binary 5K and 5 mile and top 3 in age group. Age groups are 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, then every 10 years.
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Olympia, WA, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Olympia, WA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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