Participate in the Grove Express 5K and help support local education

grove express 5k

Downers Grove Grade School District 58 invites the community to participate in the Grove Express 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning in downtown Downers Grove. The race begins on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of Main and Grove streets. Participants will follow a 3.1-mile course certified by USA Track and Field (USATF), weaving through downtown Downers Grove.

Since the Grove Express Foundation was established in 2021, it has proudly supported the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58, the Rotary Club of Downers Grove, the Roadrunners Soccer Club, and its own scholarship program. Event proceeds will be invested in the Downers Grove community through education and youth programs, including in District 58.

To date, the Grove Express has raised over $700,000, leaving a lasting impact on the Downers Grove community and advancing students' educational opportunities.

How to Participate:

  • Registration: Sign up online at www.groveexpress.com or in person on race day until 7:45 a.m.
  • Fee: The registration fee is $45.
  • Race Packet: All participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a race packet.

Volunteers Needed

The success of the Grove Express 5K relies on the support of volunteers. If you’d like to help make this event a success, please sign up here or email questions to info@groveexpress.com.

For more information or to register, visit www.groveexpress.com