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When
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Where
610 Water Street Southwest, Olympia WA
Distances
5K
Typical weather
48–64°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
51–63°F
dry
2024
47–58°F
rain
2023
47–65°F
dry
2022
54–73°F
dry
2021
49–62°F
dry
2020
51–67°F
dry
2019
46–59°F
rain
2018
44–62°F
dry
2017
42–67°F
dry
2016
50–58°F
rain
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About this race
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: $40 (9/27/2026 through 10/3/2026)
- Day-of registration: $45
- Discount: Club Oly Members receive $5 off with club code at checkout.
Group Discounts:
- Groups of 4: $10 off per person
- Groups of 5 or more: $13 off per person
- Note: 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, 10/3/2026: from 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.
For More Information: Visit the race website
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