St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Kids .5 Mile Fun Run · Stroller & more
From the Organizer
*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).
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
53°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Midway Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About La Grange Park, IL
Population
13,227
as of 2023
Elevation
636 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Date
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk?
- St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in La Grange Park, Illinois on November 7, 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 St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in La Grange Park, Illinois at Richmond Avenue & Waiola Avenue, La Grange Park, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk
Nov 7, 2026