Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Fall Frolic

Mishawaka, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024
5K1.5 Miles

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 29, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Fall Frolic

The Fall Frolic is put on by a Montessori school in Mishawaka, and the entry fees go toward equipping an early childhood classroom at a local homeless shelter. The course is timed, with chip timing handled by a third-party service. After the race, there is a fall festival with activities and treats on the grounds.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

70finishers
19:54winner
34:32median
55:12cutoff

Top 3: Adam Frye (19:54) · Rich Wheeler (20:44) · Daryl Davis (20:46)

1.5 Miles · 2025 results

22finishers
10:49winner
15:23median
28:54cutoff

Top 3: Philipp Griesbach (10:49) · G. Armstrong (11:27) · Z. Jordan (11:28)

The Fall Frolic has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/17/2026 09:00$40
1.5 Miles10/17/2026 09:15$35

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Common Questions About the Fall Frolic

Will I finish last at the Fall Frolic?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:32, and the last recorded finisher came in around 55:12, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Fall Frolic a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (70 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Fall Frolic?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:54 while the median finisher took 34:32. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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