Endeavor Health Fraidycat 5k,8k & Meow Mile

🎉 Event Overview

• Race Date: October 26th, 2025
• Race Times: 9:00 am - Meow Mile, 9:30 am - 5K/8K
• Location: 3650 Grove Rd, Oswego, IL
• Website: Endeavor Health Fraidycat

🏃 Race Information

• Chip Timing: Both the 5K, 8K & Meow Mile races are chip-timed.
• Start Location: The Meow Mile starts at 9 a.m. at Prairie Point Elementary School.
• Course Details: The race is not on a closed course, and most of it will be on a bike path.
• Costumes: Costumes are encouraged!

📦 Packet Pickup

• Thurs. Oct 24: 2 pm - 6 pm, Chamber office, 25 E Jackson St, Oswego
• Fri. Oct 25: 8 am - 5 pm, Chamber office, 25 E Jackson St, Oswego
• Sat. Oct 26: 8 am - 11 am, Chamber office, 25 E Jackson St, Oswego
• Sun. Oct 27: 7:30 am - 8:45 am, Race Day pickup onsite at Prairie Point School

🏆 Prizes

• Meow Mile: Trophies for top male and female finishers: ribbons for all participants.
• FraidyCat 5K: Trophies for top male and female finishers: finisher medals for all runners.
• Ghost Run 8K: Trophies for top male and female finishers: finisher medals for all runners.
• Awards Presentation: Begins at approximately 10:15 am for 5K and 10:45 am for 8K.

🌧️ Weather Policy

• Event Status: The event will take place rain or shine.
• Cancellation: Announcements will be made on race day if necessary.
• No Advance Notice: The event will not be canceled in advance.
• Decisions: All decisions regarding cancellation will be made on site, race day.

🚗 Parking Information

• Parking Availability: Limited parking at Prairie Point Elementary School and nearby Park District parking lot.
• Carpooling: Carpooling or riding a bicycle to the event is highly recommended.
• Street Parking: Allowed only on streets NOT being used for the run course.
• Updates: Check the race website and race packet for final parking details.

🎓 Community Contribution

• Scholarship Program: Endeavor Health Fraidycat Scholarships will be awarded to Oswego High School students.
• Community Giveback: Scholarships for students who have demonstrated community service.
• Proceeds: A portion of the proceeds goes towards these scholarships each year.