St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location La Grange Park, Illinois
- Price $22.20 - $160.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Race bib pick-up is available on Friday, October 24th, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM at St. Francis Xavier School, where participants can snag their official race t-shirt and a complimentary winter hat, courtesy of local sponsors. After the races, join the lively post-race party in Joyce Hall for delicious food and drinks, including hot chocolate from a local favorite. With awards for age groups and fun prizes, this event is perfect for runners, walkers, and families looking to have a great time together. Donβt miss out on this fantastic community event!
Organiser's Description
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. 8), 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 Joyce Hall. Come hang out after the race for food and drinks donated by local businesses. We'll have bagels, bananas, donuts, and water, and our favorite Maria from Tate's will serve delicious hot chocolate! We'll also have on-site support from some of our outstanding sponsors!
Around 9:30/45 am, we will announce our age-group, stroller division, and the "Best SFX Spirit" award, so make sure you are placed in the race to claim your bling!
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 25th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$43.40
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Kids .5 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$22.20
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Stroller
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Short Sleeve Race T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$43.40
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On Course Marker "Shout-Out!"
Incl. $10.00 Fee
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$160.00
Recognition on signage on display along the 5K race route
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