Registration for the 2023 St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5k Run/Walk is now OPEN! Sign up today to secure your spot in this annual, family-fun event!
We can't wait to see you back on the course this fall!
*photo credit: Karen Donoho, Kanda Photography
Volunteers ---> To make this annual event continue to happen, we need support from the community in 2023! We'd love you to join us before, during, and/or after the race to volunteer! We can help you find a spot that fits you or your family/group.
Please get in touch with us through the Race Contact Info button below.
Sponsors ---> We hope you will be a 2023 sponsor as we strive to encourage participation while providing a safe, quality, active family-friendly experience. Your tax-deductible financial contribution helps offset the cost of the race and supports a worthwhile cause: the education of preschoolers through 8th graders at St. Francis Xavier School. We offer various sponsorship levels. The sponsorship packages are included in the PDF below.
Race Bib Pick-Up
Friday, November 3, from 2:30 - 6:00 pm at St. Francis Xavier School (145 N. Wail Ave., La Grange) at God's Garage, accessible through the Waiola entrance of the school parking lot.
Saturday, November 4 (RACE DAY!) from 7:00 - 8:00 am at God's Garage.
Race Day
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 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 parking lot (weather contingent; otherwise, in the gym). Come hang out after the race for food and drinks donated by local businesses. We'll have bagels, bananas, donuts, along with water, and our favorite Maria from Tate's will serve delicious hot chocolate! We'll also have on-site support from some of our outstanding sponsors!
At 9:30 am, we will announce our age-group and stroller division awards, so make sure you are placed in the race to claim your bling and personalized water bottles from our sponsor Lively!
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).
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!
(Updated in 2017) USATF-certified course (IL 17026WR). Timing provided by J3 Timing; your 5K time starts and ends when you cross the line! ALL EVENTS BEGIN AT 5K START/FINISH line.
A few safety announcements for Race Day - so please read through!
With heartfelt thanks, we wouldn't be able to put on this fantastic event year after year without the help and support from the Village of La Grange Park, St. Francis Xavier Parish, our sponsors, and all of our volunteers! Thank you!
*photo credit: FRANCISCO CARRILLO
If you would like to make a contribution to St. Francis Xavier School, click here GiveCentral.org to support the St. Francis Falcon 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds benefit the Building Our Future campaign. Interested in creating your own fundraising page? Contact us through the Questions button.
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