Veterans 5K Run & Walk

Grab your dino costume, gather your pack, and have a roaring good time at our brand-new Dino Dash! Race, jog, walk or stroll along a 2-mile fun run course entirely within Brookfield Zoo Chicago, surrounded by larger-than-life dinosaur displays and iconic Zoo views for a prehistoric adventure from start to finish.

All registered Dino Dash participants will cross the finish line to receive a commemorative Dino Dash medal.

Plus, keep the adventure going with free admission on race day to the Zoo, the Ferris Wheel and Carousel - all included with your Dino Dash registration.

Don't miss Tom's Try-athlon! This friendly competition promotes exercise in a fun and energetic way. Kids will show off their skills and athleticism by participating in the three traditional triathlon events: swimming, biking, and running.*

*Failure to wear a bike helmet during the entire bike portion will result in disqualification.

Event starts promptly at 8am!

Age Groups:

6-8

9-11

12-14

Registration Information:

$30 per participant: Before May 16

$35 per participant: May 17-June 3

Online registration ends June 3 at 11:59pm

$40 Day of registration until 7:30am (if space available)

Shirt size is not guaranteed after May 16.

Event Check-In and Packet Pick Up:

Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 6:30-7:30am. Staff will also be available to answer any questions.

Race Distances (all are approximate and are subject to change)

Age Swim (yards) Bike (miles) Run (miles)

6-8 25 1.3 .6

9-11 75 2.6 1.2

12-14 125 3.9 1.7

*NEW: Please consider a donation of CEREAL and/or OATMEAL for the St. Francis Food Pantry. There will be a collection box at packet pickup, on site race day, and at the after party.

RACE BIB PICK-UP

Friday, October 24th, from 2:30 - 6:30 pm at St. Francis Xavier School (145 N. Waiola 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. 5), a free winter hat courtesy of Donahue Financial Group, and other giveaways from our amazing sponsors!

• Aim to pick up your packet on Friday so you can wear your shirt to the race and sleep later on Saturday!

Saturday, October 25th (RACE DAY!) from 7:00 - 8:00 am at the race starting line (Richmond & Waiola Ave, La Grange Park).

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 gym. Come hang out after the race for food and drinks donated by local businesses. We'll have bagels, bananas, donuts, water, and other donated items! 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, so make sure you are ready to claim your award or cheer on your friends!

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).