Place
145 N. Waiola
La Grange Park, IL US 60525
2023 SFX Falcon 5k Run/Walk - Saturday, November 4, 2023
Congratulations to all those who participated in the 2023 St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5k. Race results and photos from the event can be found below.
See you next year!
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St. Francis Xavier School is proud to announce the 18th annual St. Francis Falcon 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, in the Harding Woods neighborhood of La Grange Park. This event is open to anyone within or outside of the SFX community and registration is open now!!
Photo credit: Francisco Carrillo
RACE DAY RESULTS
Description
RACE BIB PICK-UP
Friday, November 3, from 2:30 - 6:30 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.
- Snag your official SFX Falcon 5k race t-shirt (if you registered by Oct. 16), a free winter hat courtesy of Wells Fargo, and other giveaways from our amazing sponsors like Gemini Gymnastics, Pinnacle Financial Group, and Petty & Dragstrem Orthodontics!
- Aim to pick up your packet on Friday so you can wear your shirt to the race and sleep later on Saturday!
Saturday, November 4 (RACE DAY!) from 7:00 - 8:00 am 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.
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 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, and 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!
Around 9:30/45 am, we will announce our age-group and stroller division awards and our NEW AWARD, "Best SFX Spirit," costume sponsored by Wells Fargo, 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).
COURSE MAP & AWARDS
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!
NEW this year, Wells Fargo is sponsoring our Best SFX Spirit Wear Costume! Whether you plan to run or walk, come dressed in your best SFX Spirit costume. Think face paint, tutu's, SFX swag, and show your best Falcon Pride! We'll award the best male and female during the awards ceremony. Please note - no masks, no weapons!!!
Overall Female
Overall Male
Top 3 - 10 and Under Female
Top 3 - 10 and Under Male
Top 3- 11 - 12 Female
Top 3- 11 - 12 Male
Top 3- 13 - 14 Female
Top 3- 13 - 14 Male
Top 3- 15 - 18 Female
Top 3- 15 - 18 Male
Top 3- Adult (19 & Over) Female
Top 3 - Adult (19 & Over) Male
Overall Stroller Female
Overall Stroller Male
2023 RACE COURSE
(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.
IMPORTANT COURSE NOTE - Pothole work is being completed on the 500 and 600 blocks of North Stone Ave., which runs along the Falcon 5k course. There will be appropriate cones and markings on the road, but please take caution when on this portion of the course.
RACE DAY SAFETY
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 course
- Course Marshalls: We have volunteers at every street crossing, but remember that Stone Avenue between Richmond and Waiola will have runners running in both directions. IMPORTANT please stay to the left of the cones.
Bibs / Finish Line: If you decide not to complete the entire course, do not go through the finish since it will throw off the race results. - Course Marking: The course has been marked with blue paint on the streets. There are arrows at every turn, signs in the ground, and signs at each mile marker.
Police Car Lead: Officer Scott Habenicht from the LaGrange Park Police Department will lead the way in the police car (round of applause for office Scott and the LaGrange Park PD). - Potholes / Footing: Please note the LaGrange Park Public Works department is working to fill in potholes along the race route, and there are piles of leaves, so please be aware of where you are stepping.
VOLUNTEER & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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
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