SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- St. Mary of Gostyn 5K Race · St. Mary of Gostyn 1 Mile Run · 5K Walk (no timing)
From the Organizer
The St. Mary of Gostyn Annual 5K Race and 1 Mile Run is open to all ages. There is also a 5K non-competitive (no timing) Walk available. All events begin and end on the streets around the St. Mary of Gostyn Parish campus. Check-in and packet pick up begins on Friday, August 21st, from 2:00-6:00 and again the morning of the race at 7:00 am in the St. Mary's parking lot at 445 Prairie Avenue.
We will award medals for several age groups for the 5K Race and the 1 Mile Race. There are no awards for the non-competitive 5K Walk. Adults are $35 for the 5K Race and 5K Walk. Students 14 and under are $20 for either the 5K or the 1 Mile Run, but can only choose one race in which to participate. All participants get a race shirt if registered by 8/1.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lisle-Morton Arboretum, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Downers Grove, IL
Population
49,867
as of 2023
Elevation
747 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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75
Days to train
- Race
- SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run
- Date
- August 22, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run?
- SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run is a running race held in Downers Grove, Illinois on August 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Downers Grove, Illinois at 445 Prairie Avenue, Downers Grove, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run
Aug 22, 2026