Healthy Driven Fraidycat 5k, Ghost Run 8k & Meow Mile 2023

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Healthy Driven Fraidy Cat 5k
Ghost Run 8k & Meow Mile
October 24th, 2021
9:00am
Oswego, IL

EVENT INFORMATION
The 5K, 8K & Meow Mile races are chip-timed at the start and finish. The Meow Mile will start promptly at 9 a.m. at Prairie Point Elementary School, 3650 Grove Rd, Oswego, Illinois and the FraidyCat 5K and Ghost Run 8K will start at approximately 9:30 a.m. The course will close at 11:30 a.m.  Baby joggers or strollers are allowed - please start at the back of the runners, 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 and part of the race will be on a bike path.  Team Triumph Teams are welcomed and encouraged in the race!

We will be establishing Healthy Driven Fraidycat Scholarships that will be given to graduating seniors at Oswego High School and Oswego East High School who do a lot community giveback/volunteerism in Oswego.  A portion of the proceeds will go into these scholarships every year.

Prizes

Meow Mile—Trophies will be presented to the top male and female finishers. All participants will receive a FraidyCat 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 medals will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Awards presentation will begin at approximately 10:15 a.m.

Ghost Run 8K— Trophies will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers. AGE GROUP medals will be given to the top 3 male & female finishers in each age group.  Awards presentation will begin at approximately 10:45 am

There is also a Virtual Option.  Run whenever you want and still get the swag.  Virtual runners are not eligible for race awards and do not need to turn their times in.

Check the FraidyCat website for Age group breakdowns.  www.fraidycat5k.com
Race day registration RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE

Race Day Registration is available for all races.

Registration starts at 7 am on site.

Mile registration closes at 8:45 am

5k/10K registration closes at 8:45 am

RACE TIME
Mile at 9:00 am

5k/8K at 9:30 am approximately

 

Weather Policy
The Healthy Driven FraidyCat 5K, 8K Ghost Run 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.

 

Parking information
Limited parking is available at Prairie Point Elementary School, 3650 Grove Rd, Oswego until 7:30 am. Help us reduce our carbon footprint! We highly recommend carpooling or riding your bicycle to the event. 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 and new maps.  Watch our Facebook page  and emails for parking instructions.

Final Packet pickup information will be announced closer to the race date
2021 Packet Pickup Information
Thursday, Oct. 21st, noon - 6 pm
Oswego Chamber office
73 W. Van Buren
Oswego

Fri. Oct. 22, 4–7pm
Edward Immediate Care & Edward Healthcare Center
6701 US Highway 34, Oswego
Just west of the Route 34/Orchard Rd intersection

Sat. Oct. 23rd, 8am–11 am
Edward Immediate Care & Edward Healthcare Center
6701 US Highway 34, Oswego
Just west of the Route 34/Orchard Rd intersection

Sun. Oct. 24th, 7–8:45am
Race Day pickup onsite at Prairie Point Elementary School, 3650 Grove Rd, (in the cafeteria), Oswego