Fall Frolic
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Distance
- Fall Frolic 5K · Fall Frolic 5 Mile · Kids' Frolic (Kids 12 and under)
From the Organizer
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:
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Saturday, 10/3/2026from 2 to 4 pm at Fleet Feet
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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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olympia Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Olympia, WA
Population
55,583
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
OLM
Olympia Regional Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fall Frolic?
- Fall Frolic is a running race held in Olympia, Washington on October 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Fall Frolic?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Olympia, Washington at 610 Water Street Southwest, Olympia, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fall Frolic?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fall Frolic
Oct 4, 2026