*NEW: Please consider a donation of CEREAL and/or OATMEAL for the St. Francis Food Pantry . There will be a collection box at packet pickup, on site race day, and at the after party. RACE BIB PICK-UP Friday, October 24th, from 2:30 - 6:30 pm at St. Francis Xavier School (145 N. Waiola Ave., La Grange) at God's Garage , accessible through the Waiola entrance of the school parking lot. Snag your official SFX Falcon 5k race t-shirt ( if you registered by Oct. 5), a free winter hat courtesy of Donahue Financial Group, and other giveaways from our amazing sponsors! Aim to pick up your packet on Friday so you can wear your shirt to the race and sleep later on Saturday! Saturday, October 25th (RACE DAY!) from 7:00 - 8:00 am at the race starting line (Richmond & Waiola Ave, La Grange Park) . RACE DAY EVENTS 8:00 am – Kids .5 mile Fun Run (Ages 10 and under) 8:20 am – Junior Falcon Club 100-yard dash (1st grade and younger – FREE EVENT) 8:30 am – 5k start; strollers to start behind all runners 8:30 - 10 am – Post-Race Party 9:30/45 am - Age Group Awards (medals and prizes!) All race distances start and finish on Richmond between Spring and Waiola. See further down for a detailed map of the various courses. Parking is available on neighborhood streets on both sides of Ogden Ave.; no parking on the course or in the school lot. THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY GEAR CHECK. Indoor restrooms will be available at the school if needed. Post Race Party We will have a post-race party in the school gym. Come hang out after the race for food and drinks donated by local businesses. We'll have bagels, bananas, donuts, water, and other donated items! We'll also have on-site support from some of our outstanding sponsors! Around 9:30/45 am, we will announce our age-group and stroller division awards, so make sure you are ready to claim your award or cheer on your friends! Race Results Results for the 5K will be posted on the Chicago Athlete website. Course Records: Delaney Burns 20:
AWARDS Overall, Top Age Group and Stroller Medals will be given out on race, approximately around 9:30 a.m. in the SFX School parking lot at the post-race party! Overall Male and Female Top 3 - 10 and Under Male and Female Top 3- 11 - 12 Female and Male Top 3- 13 - 14 Female and Male Top 3- 15 - 18 Female and Male Top 3- Adult (19 & Over) Female and Male Overall Stroller Female and Male 2025 RACE COURSE (Updated in 2017) USATF-certified course (IL 17026WR). Timing provided by J3 Timing; your
5K: Race t-shirt
0.5 Miles: Short sleeve t-shirt
Stroller: Short sleeve race t-shirt
T-Shirt Only: Race t-shirt
5K Run/Walk Under 19 Years Old: Short sleeve technical t-shirt
5K Run/Walk Under 18 Years Old: Short sleeve technical t-shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $40.00 | Aug 28 | Oct 14 |
| $45.00 | Oct 14 | Nov 7 | |
| 0.5 Miles | $20.00 | Aug 28 | Oct 14 |
| $25.00 | Oct 14 | Nov 7 | |
| Stroller | $40.00 | Aug 28 | Oct 14 |
| $45.00 | Oct 14 | Nov 7 | |
| On Course Marker "Shout-Out!" |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 397 | 32:29 | 17:49 |
Interested in this race?
| $150.00 |
| Aug 28 |
| Oct 31 |
| T-Shirt Only | $20.00 | Sep 29 | Oct 18 |
| 5K Run/Walk Under 19 Years Old | $25.00 | Sep 28 | Nov 4 |
| 5K Run/Walk Under 18 Years Old | $20.00 | Sep 27 | Nov 8 |
| 100 Yards | $0.00 | Apr 26 | Oct 31 |