Upcoming Races in Downers Grove

Endurance Grid lists 5 races in Downers Grove, Illinois, from August to November 2026.

5
Upcoming races
1
Sports covered

Host City

About Downers Grove, IL

Population

49,867

as of 2023

City Elevation

747 ft

Nearest Airport

MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

Races in Downers Grove, IL

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Downers Grove, Illinois on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

5 races in Downers Grove

August 2026 Downers Grove, Illinois Races

2 upcoming races in Downers Grove, Illinois in August.
Aug
8
Sat
Running
Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival
Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St., Downers Grove, IL
1 Mile · Other
Avg 84° / 61°·747 ft city elevation
Aug
22
Sat
Running
SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run
445 Prairie Avenue, Downers Grove, IL
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 82° / 60°·747 ft city elevation

September 2026 Downers Grove, Illinois Races

1 upcoming race in Downers Grove, Illinois in September.
Sep
27
Sun
Running
Lester Fun Run 2025
236 Indianapolis St, Downers Grove, IL
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 72° / 48°·747 ft city elevation

October 2026 Downers Grove, Illinois Races

1 upcoming race in Downers Grove, Illinois in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k
Byram Healthcare, Downers Grove, IL
5K
Avg 69° / 46°·747 ft city elevation

November 2026 Downers Grove, Illinois Races

1 upcoming race in Downers Grove, Illinois in November.
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Grove Express 5K
Main Street / Grove Street, Downers Grove, IL
5K
Avg 44° / 27°·747 ft city elevation

Just Outside Downers Grove

Races near Downers Grove

Scarecrow Scramble
Sat, Oct 3
1825 Short Street, Lisle, IL
4 mi away
The Fall Color 5K
Sat, Oct 24
4100 IL Rt 53, Lisle, IL
4 mi away
Lisle Turkey Trot Tune-Up 5K
Sun, Nov 15
Lisle Community Park, Lisle, IL
4 mi away
Rotary Run Charity Classic
Sun, Oct 4
The Community House, Hinsdale, IL
5 mi away
Pink 5k Oak Brook Park District
Sat, May 8
1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL
5 mi away
Turkey Dri Tri Oak Brook Park District
Sun, Nov 22
1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL
5 mi away
Tom's Try-athlon Oak Brook Park District
Sat, Jun 5
1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL
5 mi away
BridgeTogether for Autism 5K
Sat, Nov 14
7075 Veterans Blvd, Burr Ridge, IL
5 mi away
CAI - Illinois Family 5k
Sat, Oct 10
1315 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL
5 mi away
College of DuPage 5k & Track Fest
Sat, Aug 1
425 Fawell Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL
5 mi away
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Western Suburbs, IL
Sat, Nov 14
1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL
6 mi away
The Forge Trail Run Festival
Sat, Nov 14
227 Heritage Quarries Dr., Lemont, IL
6 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Downers Grove, Illinois?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 5 upcoming races in Downers Grove, Illinois, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in Downers Grove?+
Downers Grove hosts running races.
Is there a race season in Downers Grove?+
Races in Downers Grove run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in August and September.
What race distances can you find in Downers Grove?+
Upcoming races in Downers Grove cover distances including 1 Mile and 5K.
What other cities near Downers Grove have races?+
Nearby race cities include Wheaton and Lemont.