St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location La Grange Park, Illinois
- Price $23.49 - $43.99
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in the charming La Grange Park, Cook! This exciting community event features a 5K race, as well as a Kids .5 mile Fun Run for children aged 10 and under and a Junior Falcon Club 100-yard dash for the littlest participants. The festivities kick off bright and early, with the 5K starting at 8:30 AM, followed by a lively post-race party from 8:30 to 10 AM, where you can enjoy delicious refreshments donated by local businesses.
Don't forget to bring your donations of cereal and oatmeal for the St. Francis Food Pantry, as you pick up your race packet on November 5th or 6th at St. Francis Xavier School. Enjoy a complimentary race t-shirt (if registered by October 9th) and a cozy winter hat courtesy of Donahue Financial Group! Celebrate your achievements with friends and family as we hand out age group awards and prizes around 9:30 AM. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, the St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K is a fantastic way to engage with the
Don't forget to bring your donations of cereal and oatmeal for the St. Francis Food Pantry, as you pick up your race packet on November 5th or 6th at St. Francis Xavier School. Enjoy a complimentary race t-shirt (if registered by October 9th) and a cozy winter hat courtesy of Donahue Financial Group! Celebrate your achievements with friends and family as we hand out age group awards and prizes around 9:30 AM. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, the St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K is a fantastic way to engage with the
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.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in becoming a race sponsor? Please HERE [https://runsignup.com/CreateRaceSponsor/36788/t/DuHNFUQaii4mIJdBbLBYTujNVRvO0qRO]for our sponsorship levels. **New this year**: Are you a parent, grandparent, friend, alumni, or just a fan of someone running the race? You can purchase a custom sign, with the message of your choice, to cheer on your favorite runner! Select the "Friends & Family" option in the become a sponsor page!
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
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).
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in becoming a race sponsor? Please HERE [https://runsignup.com/CreateRaceSponsor/36788/t/DuHNFUQaii4mIJdBbLBYTujNVRvO0qRO]for our sponsorship levels. **New this year**: Are you a parent, grandparent, friend, alumni, or just a fan of someone running the race? You can purchase a custom sign, with the message of your choice, to cheer on your favorite runner! Select the "Friends & Family" option in the become a sponsor page!
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
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. $3.99 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$43.99
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Kids .5 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.49 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$23.49
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Stroller
Incl. $3.99 Fee & Short Sleeve Race T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$43.99
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T-Shirt Only
Incl. $3.49 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM 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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