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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids .5 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $20$25 after Oct 24, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 24, 2026 | – |
| Stroller | – | Nov 7, 20268:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 24, 2026 | – |
| T-Shirt Only | – | Nov 7, 20268:30 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $25 on Oct 24, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Illinois runs 35:55, about 11:34 a mile, based on 426 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:13 and men in 31:16.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:30 AM, and the Kids .5 Mile Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 650 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Richmond Avenue & Waiola Avenue, La Grange Park, IL 60525
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 68°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
A few safety announcements for Race Day - so please read through! Kids in Front: This is a family-oriented event, so if you are a faster runner or pushing a stroller, please be aware of our Junior Falcons during the first part of the race…
Schedule and packet pickup
2025 Results. 2024 Results. 2023 Results. 2022 Results. 2021 Results. 2019 Results.
Course
AWARDS. Overall, Top Age Group and Stroller Medals will be given out on race, approximately around 9:30 a.m. in the SFX School parking lot at the post-race party! Overall Male and Female. Top 3 - 10 and Under Male and Female. Top 3- 11…
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*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 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 during race sign-up!
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