PrairieFest 5K
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PrairieFest 5K and One Mile Prairie Dog Jog - Oswego, IL
PrairieFest is a community running event on June 21, 2026, held at 313 East Washington Street, Oswego, Illinois. The program includes two distances: a chip-timed 5K through local neighborhoods and a One Mile Prairie Dog Jog around Prairie Point Community Park.
- 5K chip-timed run with neighborhood course.
- One Mile Prairie Dog Jog around Prairie Point Community Park.
Medals are awarded to first through third place finishers in each 5K age group. The 5K also presents overall first-place male and female awards by gun time. The one-mile race recognizes the first-place finisher and the first-place dog finisher.
All runners registered by June 3 are guaranteed a shirt; after that date shirts are available while supplies last. The event states there are no refunds for athletic events. Registration fees increase as the event approaches, and race-day registration is offered at a higher rate.
Packet pickup is available at the PrairieFest Information Booth on Thursday, June 18 (evening) and Saturday, June 20 (midday). Race-day packet pickup occurs at the Grove Center (3220 Grove Rd.). Participants may pick up packets for others if they present a picture of the other participant’s driver’s license.
The event is organized by Oswegoland Park District and timing and scoring are provided by ShaZam Racing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
