Grove Express 5K
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:30 AM, in Downers Grove (Main Street / Grove Street). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $45 after November 1.
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Main Street / Grove Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
- Area
- West Suburbs, Chicago
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $35 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Sunday, November 1, 2026: 5K $35 → $45
- Registration
- Open. Opened June 26, online signup closes Thursday, November 26, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by November 1 to pay $35 instead of $45.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
The Downers Grove Thanksgiving Day 5K is here again! Get into the holiday spirit by joining the 2026 Grove Express 5K Run/Walk, hosted by The Grove Express Foundation. Keeping up with the annual tradition, the scenic run through downtown Downers Grove will take place on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.