The Grove Express Foundation invites the community to join the Grove Express 5K Run/Walk. The proceeds from this event helps raise funds for education and youth programs that have a positive impact on Elementary School District 58 and Community District 99 high schools, specifically Downers Grove North & Downers Grove South. 

In 2021, three local organizations partnered to continue the cherished tradition of the annual Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk. The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58, the Rotary Club of Downers Grove, and the Roadrunners Soccer Club joined forces to establish the Grove Express Foundation. The mission is to invest in education, youth programs, and scholarships within the Downers Grove community.