SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run
SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Downers Grove, IL, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
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
City 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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30
Days to train
- Race
- SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run
- Date
- August 22, 2026
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SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run
Aug 22, 2026