Community coalition that serves to encourage and equip individuals to improve their health. Through programs such as our A.C.T.I.V.E.
Who we are...
Healthy Futures Pulaski County is an action-oriented community coalition that serves to encourage the residents of Pulaski County to invest in their health by adopting healthy lifestyles, thereby creating a healthier community. Kids (Adolescents Committed To Improvement Via Exercise) , the HFPC hopes to teach elementary and middle school children the importance of adopting an exercise regimen at at a young age. This program is not only designed to get kids up and moving but to adopt healthy eating and study habits as well. The goal of the HFPC through the A.C.T.I.V.E Kids program is to promote all around wellness to the student. Emphasizing how discipline on the racecourse can lead to discipline in the classroom, the program serves to motivate and encourage children to develop discipline by showing how crucial it is to their success both now and in the future. As part of our A.C.T.I.V.E (Adults Committed To Improvement Via Exercise) adults program, the HFPC works to inspire people of every age (especially those over 50) to adopt an healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical fitness and healthy eating. We have many programs to educate and equip the citizens of our county to eat well and exercise including:
- Couch to 5k eight-week training programs
- Free monthly family 5k run/walks in partnership with Security Bank and the Frog Fitness Group
- Year-round aqua running classes
- Group training runs every Saturday
-Frog Hill Half Marathon/10k and the Leapfrog 5k
- Racing for Daylight Ultra
- Ultra Sweaty Santa - Christmas in July Run/Walk/Bike/Ruck
- Bad Dawg Ultra 50k/50mile/100k/100mile/12mile
- 15toFit, 45toFit and 60toVictory programs and education
- OneSolePurpose project
The coalition is always looking for like-minded individuals that share the vision of making our county as healthy as it can be by working and serving alongside one another to achieve that goal.
04/11/2026
📣📣Check out another one of the amazing Breakout Session Speakers lined up for the third annual Pulaski County Wellness Conference!!📣📣
🎯🎯In this workshop titled “Practicing Presence: The Sacred Art of Stillness,” Pastor Brett Reith invites you to step out of the noise and into a deeper sense of calm and clarity by learning to be fully present. Through simple, accessible practices, you’ll begin cultivating awareness in body, mind, and spirit. 🎯🎯The session includes a brief teaching, followed by a guided breathing exercise to help you begin to experience and apply mindfulness in everyday life.
📣📣Meet another one of our Breakout Session Speakers lined up for the third annual Pulaski County Wellness Conference that will be talking about an important topic!📣📣
✅Cope or Crash Out" is a powerful and practical presentation that explores the critical role healthy coping mechanisms play in protecting our mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
✅Participants will learn how stress impacts the body and brain, how unhealthy coping patterns can quietly derail performance and relationships, and how to build a personalized toolkit of evidence-based strategies to stay grounded under pressure.
✅This session equips attendees with simple, actionable skills to manage stress effectively—so they can respond with resilience instead of reacting in burnout.
Larry Sharp, MAADC II, has more than 17 years experience as a Wellness Coach, Substance Abuse and Cocurring Disorders Counselor, and teaching DBT and CBT coping skills. Larry is an avid runner, fitness buff, writer, and speaker with Runners Church Ministries.
Need another reason to get registered for the 3rd Annual Pulaski County Wellness Conference? Check out one of our Breakout Session Speakers whose topic is "Fueling For Health."
"Fueling for Health" will explore the fundamental components of nutrition and the six essential nutrients. We will discover the new 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and address obesity and chronic disease trends in our area and their implications for long-term health.
This presentation will disprove common myths about healthy eating and provide tools and strategies for making a diet of real, whole food possible with a busy schedule and a budget. Shopping strategies, navigating conflicting nutrition information, and effectively utilizing nutrition labels and technology will also be addressed to help us fuel our lives on quality, nutrient rich foods.
Audra Morrison is a Certified Health Education Specialist. She received her education in Community Health Education at Brigham Young University. She works in health promotion at Fort Leonard Wood Armed Forces Wellness Center providing programs and services to improve and sustain the health and performance of the Armed Forces.
✨The 3rd annual Pulaski County Wellness Conference is coming up on May 1st and you won't want to miss it!✨✨
In the theme of "Health Doesn't Happen on Accident," Michael Dunbar, President/CEO of Security Bank of Pulaski County will be discussing "How Financial Stability Shapes Well-Being." This is one speaker you won't want to miss!
And last round of the photos from the Kickin' it Route 66 Color Run 5k!! A big thank you to out volunteers and the St. Robert Parks And Recreation for helping to make this happen!! Look for it to be held again next year on the Friday before the Kickin' It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge Saint Robert where you can come for the run and stay for the fun!!
Pulaski County USA, Tourism Bureau & Visitors Center Pulaski County Health Center
03/30/2026
Round 3 of photos from the Kickin' it Route 66 Color Run 5k!
03/30/2026
Round 2 of the photos from Fridays Kickin' it Route 66 Color Run 5k!!
03/30/2026
Check out round 1 of the photos from Friday’s Kickin' it Route 66 Color Run 5k!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
03/28/2026
Check it out! The 5th annual Kickin' it Route 66 Color Run 5k got off to a great start tonight! This event kicks off the festivities for tomorrow’s Kickin' It Route 66 Barbecue Challenge Saint Robert!! Look for photos to be posted Monday! Pulaski County USA, is a great place to live, work, and play!
Pulaski County Health Center City of Saint Robert, Missouri St. Robert Parks And Recreation
03/25/2026
Check out this FREE class takes place at the Waynesville/St. Robert Senior Center every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to get fit in a way that’s accommodating for the senior community.
03/25/2026
It’s the Bass Pro Shops Fitness Series Midweek Motivation time again! Check out these tips to help you make it across the finish line. Happy Running!
I am a runner striving, as the apostle Paul wrote in Colossians 3:17, to (joyfully) do everything, whether by words or actions, "in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
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Healthy Futures Pulaski County is an action-oriented community coalition that serves to encourage the residents of Pulaski County to invest in their health by adopting healthy lifestyles, thereby creating a healthier community.
Through programs such as our A.C.T.I.V.E. Kids (Adolescents Committed To Improvement Via Exercise), the HFPC hopes to teach elementary and middle school children the importance of adopting an exercise regimen at a young age. This program is not only designed to get kids up and moving but to adopt healthy eating and study habits as well. The goal of the HFPC through the A.C.T.I.V.E. Kids program is to promote all-around wellness to the student. Emphasizing how discipline on the racecourse can lead to discipline in the classroom, the program serves to motivate and encourage children to develop discipline by showing how crucial it is to their success both now and in the future.
The many other programs the Healthy Futures Pulaski County provide to the community as opportunities to engage in and promote physical activity are:
A.C.T.I.V.E. Adults programs - Adults Committed To Improvement Via Exercise
Couch to 5k eight-week training sessions
Free Monthly 5ks (Donut Run sponsored by Walker Real Estate and the Frog Fitness Group - FFG)
HFPC Five Run 5k Race Series (Pulaski County Regional Fair 5k, Tri-County Fair 5k, Cow Days 5k, Railroad Days 5k, Frogfest 5k)
Free aquarunning classes May - August at the Crocker City Pool
Group training runs every Saturday morning at the Waynesville Park
Frog Hill Half Marathon/10k and the Leapfrog 5k froghillhalf.com
Racing for Daylight Ultra
Ultra Sweaty Santa - Christmas in July run
Frogtober Family Fitness Festival - October every year
Yoga - the first and third Saturday of the month
15 to fit daily program and initiative to encourage people to complete 150 minutes of exercise each week (the CDC minimum for health) by breaking it down into easy 15-minute manageable segments.
Get up and get moving campaign
OneSolePurpose project
The HFPC is a coalition of like-minded individuals that share the vision of making Pulaski County as healthy as it can be by working and serving alongside one another to achieve the goal.
