Race Info

PACKET PICKUP INFO:

Packet Pickup:
Thursday, October 24th – 2 pm – 6 pm at the Chamber office
Friday, October 25th – 9 am – 6 pm at the chamber office
Saturday, October 26th – 8:30 am – 11 am at the chamber office.
Sunday, October 27th 7:00 am – 8:45 am at the Race
NOTE:  Chamber office is NOW located at 25 E Jackson St in Oswego (just up from the post office).

Sunday, Oct 27, 2024

Ghost Run 8k map  Fraidy Cat 5k map

9 am – Meow Mile Start
9:15 am – Line up with
9:30 am – FraidyCat 5K & 8K Start
Oswego, IL

Endeavor Health and the Oswego Chamber of Commerce invite you to run with us in the 14th Annual FraidyCat 5k, 8k and Meow Mile in Oswego. This scenic USATF-IL-certified course takes you along the streets and bike paths between Plainfield & Grove Rds. Water and split times will be available.

AGAIN THIS YEAR

• The 5k & 8K are USATF-IL certified courses and the start/finish line will be right in front of the school.
• The 8K will have age group awards

Registration Open

Packet Pickup:

• Thursday – Saturday Packet Pickups will be at the Oswego Chamber office, 25 E Jackson St. Oswego
  • Thursday, October 24th –  2 pm – 6 pm
  • Friday, October 25th –  8 am – 6 pm
  • Saturday, October 26th –  8 am – 11 am
• Sun. Oct. 27th, 7:30 –8:45am – Race Day pickup onsite at Prairie Point School

Any changes to packet pick-up times will be announced closer to the event date and posted to our Facebook page.

Awards

Meow Mile—Trophies will be presented to the top male and female finishers. All participants will receive a Finisher Ribbon and awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.

FraidyCat 5K—Trophies will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers. Age group awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Awards presentation will begin at approximately 10:45 a.m.  All runners for the 5k and 8k will receive finisher medals

Ghost Run 8K—Trophies will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers.  Age group awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Awards presentation will begin at approximately 10:45 a.m.  All runners for the 5k and 8k will receive finisher medals

Giving Back

In 2024, proceeds from the Healthy Driven FraidyCat race series will benefit Scholarships to graduating seniors at Oswego & Oswego East High school who ‘give back’ through volunteer service.

Weather Policy

The Endeavor Health FraidyCat 5K, 8K and Meow Mile will take place rain or shine. If cancellation of the event is warranted due to dangerous weather conditions, announcements will be made race day at the race site and on the FraidyCat Facebook page. The event will not be canceled in advance. All decisions regarding cancellation will be made on site, race day.

Please Note

Baby joggers or strollers are allowed in the Races – Please start at the back of the race.  Bikes, skates of any kind, scooters, skateboards and dogs are prohibited. Please use caution and watch for moving vehicles. This race is not on a closed course but is mostly run on the bike paths and trails.  Team Triumph Teams are welcomed and encouraged in the race!

Entry Limit

The Endeavor Health FraidyCat 5K,8k  is limited to a maximum of 1,000 entrants. Registration for the event will close once the limit has been reached. Race week or race day registration may not be available.

Parking

Limited parking is available at Prairie Point School and Prairie Point Park. On street parking is only allowed on streets NOT being used for the run course. Check the race website and your race packet for final details. Watch our Facebook page and emails for parking instructions.

Start / Finish

The 5K, 8K & Meow Mile races are chip-timed at the start and finish. The Meow Mile will start promptly at 9 a.m. in front of Prairie Point School (the side closest to Bickford Assisted Living, 3650 Grove Rd, Oswego, Illinois and the FraidyCat 5K and  8K will start at approximately 9:15/9:30 a.m.