St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location La Grange Park, Illinois
- Price $23.49 - $48.99
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in La Grange Park, Cook! This vibrant community event kicks off with race bib pick-up on November 5th and 6th, where participants can collect their official race t-shirts and a complimentary winter hat, all while enjoying giveaways from local sponsors.
On race day, the festivities begin bright and early at 7:00 AM with a Kids .5 Mile Fun Run for ages 10 and under, followed by the Junior Falcon Club 100-yard dash for our youngest racers. The main event, the 5K run, starts at 8:30 AM, welcoming runners of all levels. All races commence and conclude on Richmond Avenue, with a celebratory post-race party from 9:00 to 10:00 AM featuring delicious food and drinks donated by local businesses. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate your achievements with friends and family as age group awards are announced shortly after! Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, health, and fun while supporting a great cause by bringing cereal or oatmeal for the St. Francis Food Pantry. Mark
On race day, the festivities begin bright and early at 7:00 AM with a Kids .5 Mile Fun Run for ages 10 and under, followed by the Junior Falcon Club 100-yard dash for our youngest racers. The main event, the 5K run, starts at 8:30 AM, welcoming runners of all levels. All races commence and conclude on Richmond Avenue, with a celebratory post-race party from 9:00 to 10:00 AM featuring delicious food and drinks donated by local businesses. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate your achievements with friends and family as age group awards are announced shortly after! Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, health, and fun while supporting a great cause by bringing cereal or oatmeal for the St. Francis Food Pantry. Mark
Organiser's Description
RACE BIB PICK-UP
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, FROM 2:00 - 3:30 PM OR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 4:00 - 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. 9), 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, NOVEMBER 7TH (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
9 - 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.
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.
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 20:24 (Female 2018) and Nicholas Strayer 18:15 (Male 2019).
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, FROM 2:00 - 3:30 PM OR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 4:00 - 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. 9), 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, NOVEMBER 7TH (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
9 - 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.
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.
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 20:24 (Female 2018) and Nicholas Strayer 18:15 (Male 2019).
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.99 Fee
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$48.99
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Kids .5 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.49 Fee
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$28.49
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Stroller
Incl. $3.99 Fee
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$48.99
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T-Shirt Only
Incl. $3.49 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$23.49
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Richmond Avenue & Waiola Avenue, 145 N. Waiola, La Grange Park, 60525, IL, United States
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