St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location La Grange Park, Illinois
- Price $22.20 - $160.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, in the beautiful La Grange Park, Cook! This fabulous event features a 5K race starting at 8:30 AM, along with a Kids .5 Mile Fun Run for those aged 10 and under at 8:00 AM and a Junior Falcon Club 100-yard dash for the little ones at 8:20 AM.
Participants can look forward to a vibrant post-race party from 8:30 to 10 AM, complete with delicious snacks and drinks donated by local businesses. Don't miss the chance to snag your official Falcon 5K race t-shirt (if you registered by October 5) and a free winter hat courtesy of Donahue Financial Group! Plus, come ready to cheer for your friends as we announce age-group awards around 9:30 AM. Remember, this year we’re also supporting the St. Francis Food Pantry, so please consider bringing a donation of cereal or oatmeal. Lace up your shoes and be part of this fantastic, community-driven event that promises fun for the whole family!
Participants can look forward to a vibrant post-race party from 8:30 to 10 AM, complete with delicious snacks and drinks donated by local businesses. Don't miss the chance to snag your official Falcon 5K race t-shirt (if you registered by October 5) and a free winter hat courtesy of Donahue Financial Group! Plus, come ready to cheer for your friends as we announce age-group awards around 9:30 AM. Remember, this year we’re also supporting the St. Francis Food Pantry, so please consider bringing a donation of cereal or oatmeal. Lace up your shoes and be part of this fantastic, community-driven event that promises fun for the whole family!
Organiser's Description
*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 20:24 (Female 2018) and Nicholas Strayer 18:15 (Male 2019).
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 20:24 (Female 2018) and Nicholas Strayer 18:15 (Male 2019).
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$43.40
OPENS 28 AUG -
Kids .5 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$22.20
OPENS 28 AUG -
Stroller
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Short Sleeve Race T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$43.40
OPENS 28 AUG -
On Course Marker "Shout-Out!"
Incl. $10.00 Fee
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$160.00
OPENS 28 AUGRecognition on signage on display along the 5K race route -
T-Shirt Only
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$22.20
OPENS 29 SEP
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