Oswego Health Foundation to Host 10th Annual For Your Health 5K and Wellness Event – A Family-Friendly Celebration of Community Wellness Presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Constellation

Posted on June 18, 2025

Oswego Health

(Oswego, NY – June 18, 2025) The Oswego Health Foundation is proud to announce that the 10th Annual For Your Health 5K and Wellness Event, presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Constellation, will be held on Saturday, August 9th, at the scenic Seneca Hill campus, located between Fulton and Oswego off Route 481 on Route 45A.

This milestone year marks a decade of bringing the community together to celebrate wellness, fitness, and the importance of local healthcare. The event is family-friendly, open to runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels, and will include a Kids’ Fun Run at 9:00 a.m., followed by the For Your Health 5K Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m.

In addition to the races, participants can enjoy a variety of local vendors, community partners, and health and wellness resourcesmaking it a fun and healthy way to spend the morning while supporting a great cause.

“As a nonprofit healthcare system, we rely on the generosity of our community and the success of events like this to continue providing quality care and important health initiatives,” said Michele Hourigan, Oswego Health’s Director of Business and Community Development. “Last year we raised over $31,000, and we’re excited to build on that momentum in our 10th year.”

Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female 5K finishers, as well as the top three male and female finishers in each age group. New this year, prizes will be awarded for the best individual costume, the best team costumes, and the best decorated stroller or wheelchair.

“We are thrilled to have the continued support of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and are excited to welcome Constellation as a presenting sponsor,” Hourigan added. “Their commitment to community health and wellness makes events like this possible.”

Community members, families, and corporate teams are encouraged to register online at www.oswegohealth.org/5k.

For sponsorship opportunities or questions, contact Michele Hourigan at 315-326-3788.

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About Oswego Health:
The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to be Oswego County’s largest private employer. More than 1,400 employees spread throughout its 18 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 132-bed community Oswego Hospital, a 32-bed psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community.  The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County, as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services, and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, the healthcare system includes Oswego Health Medical Practice, a multi-specialty medical group offering the community accessible, high-quality healthcare. 100+ physicians and advanced practice providers offer an extensive array of services across CNY, including primary care and specialty care in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, general surgery, urology, and bariatrics; for more information about Oswego Health, visit www.oswegohealth.org.

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