Grove Express 5K
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM CST
- Location Downers Grove, Illinois
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Grove Express 5K, taking place on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, in the charming town of Downers Grove, DuPage! This exciting annual event invites participants of all ages to embrace the holiday spirit by running or walking through the scenic streets of downtown Downers Grove. As you enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, you'll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds from the race benefit local educational initiatives, youth programs, and scholarships through the Grove Express Foundation. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a festive stroll with family and friends, the Grove Express 5K promises to be a fantastic way to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to give back to the community while having fun!
Organiser's Description
THE DOWNERS GROVE THANKSGIVING DAY 5K IS HERE AGAIN!
GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT BY JOINING THE 2026 GROVE EXPRESS 5K RUN/WALK, HOSTED BY THE GROVE EXPRESS FOUNDATION. KEEPING UP WITH THE ANNUAL TRADITION, THE SCENIC RUN THROUGH DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THANKSGIVING DAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026.
THE GROVE EXPRESS FOUNDATION INVESTS DIRECT DONATIONS AND PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT INTO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PACKET PICK UP, RACE DAY FAQS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND MORE!
GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT BY JOINING THE 2026 GROVE EXPRESS 5K RUN/WALK, HOSTED BY THE GROVE EXPRESS FOUNDATION. KEEPING UP WITH THE ANNUAL TRADITION, THE SCENIC RUN THROUGH DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THANKSGIVING DAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026.
THE GROVE EXPRESS FOUNDATION INVESTS DIRECT DONATIONS AND PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT INTO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PACKET PICK UP, RACE DAY FAQS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND MORE!
Races
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Grove Express 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$38.10
The Downers Grove Thanksgiving Day 5K is here again! Get into the holiday spirit by joining the 2026 Grove Express 5K Run/Walk, hosted by The Grove Express Foundation. Keeping up with the annual tradition, the scenic run through downtown Downers Grove will take place on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The Grove Express Foundation invests direct donations and proceeds from the event into local educational initiatives, youth programs, and scholarships. Check back frequently for more information on packet pick up, race day FAQs, Volunteer Opportunities, and more!
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