This is a great race full of family-friendly fun. The Leapfrog 5k takes place on Friday, October 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Park (216 Olive Street). Chip timed with a flat and fast out and back course. The 10k and Half Marathon start at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday (10/03) morning at East Elementary (1501 State Road F) in Waynesville and end at the Waynesville Park. There will be shuttles to take you back to your car. You'll love going DOWN Frog Hill and catching a full view of our famous Frog Rock which is listed as one of the great things to see when visiting Missouri. And if you're looking for a challenge, run the Leapfrog 5k on Friday night, then the 10k or half on Saturday and receive a third medal for completing the Frog Hill Challenge!!! All of the races will lead you along the banks of the Roubidoux where you'll see the beautiful colors of fall in the Ozarks. https://www.visitmo.com/things-to-do/frog-rock Event details and schedule Packet Pickup for all races: Friday, October 2 from 2-5:30 in the Waynesville Park, race day pickup will be available on Saturday morning from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Leapfrog 5k begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Park. Out and back course with food to follow. Always a fun time!! 10k/Half begin on Saturday morning (10/03/26) at 8:00 a.m. behind East Elementary School. Packet pickup will be in the FEMA shelter (1501 State Road F). Race will end in the Waynesville Park with shuttles to take you back to the start. Stay for the food and the fun of Fall Fest (https://www.facebook.com/events/2399939900177906) after you're done!! Course maps and other information can be found at froghillhalf.com *Use the code ACTIVEKIDS at checkout to register your children between the ages of 6-18 for FREE!! *No shirt but child will receive a medal. *Shirts NOT guaranteed for those who register AFTER 9/01/26. *Want an extra challenge? Sign up for the Route 66 challenge ($30) and run one of the distances at Frog Hill, Honoring our Heroes Marathon (5k/10k/half/relay) and Run for the Ranch (5k/10k/half/full/relay) and receive a one of a kind Route 66 Race Series embroidered vest! Mainstay Suites (573-451-2700) is offering a rate of $79 for a single studio, and $89 for a double queen studio for the weekend (including Sunday night). Mention the event when calling.
Oct 03, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
06:00
$100.00
Oct 03, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
06:00
$100.00
Oct 03, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$90.00
Oct 03, 2026
Distance — Frog Hill Half
Type — Running
08:00
$100.00
Oct 03, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$60.00
Oct 03, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
18:00
$40.00
Oct 03, 2026
Distance — Route 66 Series Challenge
Type — Running
18:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Waynesville.
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Waynesville is a city in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Missouri, United States. Its population was 5,406 at the 2020 census. Located in the Missouri Ozarks, it was once served by Route 66.
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