Lester Fun Run 2024
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Downers Grove, Illinois
- Price Free - $36.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Lester Fun Run 2024, taking place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in beautiful Downers Grove, DuPage. This family-friendly event features two exciting race options: a 1-mile run/walk and a 5K race, making it perfect for participants of all ages and skill levels. The Fun Run is not just about running; it’s a vibrant community gathering aimed at raising funds for the Lester PTA, with a goal of $25,000 to support programs and activities that benefit all Lester students.
Kick off the day with the 5K race at 8 AM, followed by the 1-mile event at 9 AM. Don’t forget, if you’re looking to challenge yourself with both races, you’ll need to register separately for each! Join us for a memorable day filled with experiences, raffles, silent auctions, and more, all while supporting a great cause. Your participation makes a difference, so mark your calendars and get ready to have an amazing time at the Lester Fun Run!
Kick off the day with the 5K race at 8 AM, followed by the 1-mile event at 9 AM. Don’t forget, if you’re looking to challenge yourself with both races, you’ll need to register separately for each! Join us for a memorable day filled with experiences, raffles, silent auctions, and more, all while supporting a great cause. Your participation makes a difference, so mark your calendars and get ready to have an amazing time at the Lester Fun Run!
Organiser's Description
Our family-friendly 1 mile run/walk and 5k race event is one of two flagship fundraising initiatives for the Lester PTA. Over 35% of our programming budget is generated by the Fun Run and all of its surrounding activities (Experiences, Raffles, Silent Auctions & More)!
The goal for this years Fun Run is to raise $25,000 which is reinvested into the PTA's programs and activities that benefit all Lester students!
_PLEASE NOTE: _
* If you want to run both the 1mile and the 5K, YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH RACE INDIVIDUALLY. You will receive a separate timing bib for each race. __
* New this year! We will do the 5K race at 8am before the 1 mile race at 9am
ANY FUN RUN QUESTIONS - PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT CO-CHAIRS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! SEE YOU ON SEPT. 29TH!
KATIE FRICK (630-291-7395) & JULIA MAZUREK (312-622-3034)
The goal for this years Fun Run is to raise $25,000 which is reinvested into the PTA's programs and activities that benefit all Lester students!
_PLEASE NOTE: _
* If you want to run both the 1mile and the 5K, YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH RACE INDIVIDUALLY. You will receive a separate timing bib for each race. __
* New this year! We will do the 5K race at 8am before the 1 mile race at 9am
ANY FUN RUN QUESTIONS - PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT CO-CHAIRS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! SEE YOU ON SEPT. 29TH!
KATIE FRICK (630-291-7395) & JULIA MAZUREK (312-622-3034)
Races
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5k Adults
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$36.00
OPENS SOON -
1 Mile
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.00
OPENS SOON -
5K Youth
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$26.00
OPENS SOON -
1 Mile LESTER STAFF ONLY
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$6.00
OPENS SOON -
5k Lester Staff Only
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$21.00
OPENS SOON -
Purchase Tshirt Only ($11 Youth / $16+ Adult)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOON
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