Healthy Futures Pulaski County

Healthy Futures Pulaski County 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.

09/24/2025

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."

Just a reminder!
09/22/2025

Just a reminder!

Frog Hill is almost here!!! And so is the deadline to order shirts. So get registered by September 26! Shirts are NOT guaranteed after that date!
*On a side note, we still have a few FREE entries into the Leapfrog 5k on October 3. Use the code ACTIVEKIDS at checkout. No shirts for free entries but there are medals!!!!
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120603

And some more photos from today’s HOKA TEST DRIVE EVENT-SEPTEMBER FFG DONUT RUN 5K event sponsored by Security Bank of P...
09/20/2025

And some more photos from today’s HOKA TEST DRIVE EVENT-SEPTEMBER FFG DONUT RUN 5K event sponsored by Security Bank of Pulaski County and held in conjunction with City of Dixon, Cow Days annual festival!! The next event is the Frog Hill Half Marathon and 10K and Leapfrog 5k on October 3-4. Get registered today!!! All participants will be entered to win one of two free pairs of HOKAs!!!!
Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce Healthy Futures Pulaski County Pulaski County Health Center

Check out these photos from today’s HOKA TEST DRIVE EVENT-SEPTEMBER FFG DONUT RUN 5K event that was held in conjunction ...
09/20/2025

Check out these photos from today’s HOKA TEST DRIVE EVENT-SEPTEMBER FFG DONUT RUN 5K event that was held in conjunction with the City of Dixon, Cow Days Event!!! Grady Webbink and Tonya Schelp Edwards were the lucky winners of their choice of HOKA shoes!! Two more will be given out at the Frog Hill Half Marathon and 10K and Leapfrog 5k coming up soon so get registered for another chance to win!!!
Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce Pulaski County USA, Tourism Bureau & Visitors Center Pulaski County Health Center

Just a reminder that this is happening tomorrow!
09/19/2025

Just a reminder that this is happening tomorrow!

09/17/2025

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."

09/16/2025

Frog Hill is almost here!!! And so is the deadline to order shirts. So get registered by September 26! Shirts are NOT guaranteed after that date!
*On a side note, we still have a few FREE entries into the Leapfrog 5k on October 3. Use the code ACTIVEKIDS at checkout. No shirts for free entries but there are medals!!!!
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120603

Looking for that perfect trail shoe? Join us this Saturday for the HOKA TEST DRIVE EVENT-SEPTEMBER FFG DONUT RUN 5K in D...
09/15/2025

Looking for that perfect trail shoe? Join us this Saturday for the HOKA TEST DRIVE EVENT-SEPTEMBER FFG DONUT RUN 5K in Downtown Dixon before the start of the Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce Cow Days Event to try out the Challenger 8s!!!! This shoe has been called the Clifton of the trail and can be worn on both road and gravel! The test drive starts at 0700 and the run begins at 0800. Come for the run and then stay for the fun!!!

09/12/2025

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Crocker, MO

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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.

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