The Oswegofest 5 km Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, at 8:30 a.m. at the Oswego Riverside Park.
To receive the early registration discount, entry form and payment needs to be received by Sept. 19. Race Day registration is available. In order to be guaranteed a t-shirt, you must pre-register. A limited number of t-shirts and a limited number of t-shirt sizes will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Saturday morning packet pickup and registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and stop at 8:20 a.m.
Early registration is $12 and Race Day Registration is $15.
The race will go rain or shine; only lightning or severe weather will cancel the race. There will be no refunds.
The course has one steep-grade descent and climb at the beginning of the race; otherwise, the course is flat and fast. The entire course is pavement and well marked and passes by the Neosho River. Although the course is open to traffic, Oswego City Police and race volunteers will be stationed at the course turns and intersections. All participants should be observant and careful as usual.
Plaques for first place male and female in both races. Medals will also be awarded in the following age groups for men and women: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
Award presentation will take place immediately following the event.
Water will be furnished before, during and after the race. Fruit and other snacks will be provided for entrants after the race.
If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact the race organizer, Sheri Goodnight, at (620) 795-4448.