Fraidycat 5k,8k & Meow Mile
Updated
Sunday, October 25, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Oswego (3650 Grove Rd). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 8K. Entry from $35 to $45; the 8K goes from $45 to $55 after October 22.
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 3650 Grove Rd, Oswego, IL 60453
- Area
- South Suburbs, Chicago
- Distances
- 1 mile5K8K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $35 to $45 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Thursday, October 22, 2026: 8K $45 → $55
- Registration
- Open. Opened March 8, online signup closes Sunday, October 25, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by October 22 to pay $45 instead of $55.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
Fraidy Cat 5k, 8k & Meow Mile. October 25th, 2026. 9:00am - Mile. 9:20 am - 8K. 9:30 am - 8k. 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.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.