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Elijah Road Racing/Elijah Running Club, Inc.
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Events organized by Elijah Road Racing/Elijah Running Club, Inc.
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Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Join Elijah Road Racing (of the Elijah Running Club, Inc.) for the 5th Running pf the FAITH & FITNESS RACE SERIES on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH at 9:00am CST at MILLER MEADOWS (Run Path, 2175 S 1st Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130.
This Year's Race Series is EXTRA SPECIAL as a Portion of the Proceeds Benefit the MAYWOOD UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HOME RESTORATION Project!
Choose from a 5k Run. 1 Mile Walk or Virtual Race and CREATE A FUNDRAISING PAGE to RAISE FUNDS to Support this UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HOME Restoration CHARITY EFFORT!
HELP US UPLIFT Our CULTURE & CELEBRATE Our CULTURAL HISTORY for GENERATIONS to COME!!!
THANKS IN ADVANCE for YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!!!
Event details and schedule
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Distance: 9.7 km from MaywoodEvery Saturday at 9:00 AM
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
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Distance: 7.6 km from MaywoodSat, Nov 07, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
*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.
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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!
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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).
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Distance: 9.9 km from MaywoodSun, Nov 22, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
The Oak Brook Park District is proud to host the Turkey Dri Tri. Don't miss this triathlon for ages 12+ and all skill levels.
This Triathlon features:
Row on Concept 2 Rowers (2000 meters)
Cycle on Air Assault bikes (2.5 miles)
Run/Walk 10 laps on our indoor track (1.25 miles)
Each participant will be assigned a heat based on his or her gender and age, and confirmations will be sent out the week before the event. Heats start every 30 minutes, beginning at 7:30am, with 6 participants per heat. All participants must start at the times indicated in their confirmation email (no exceptions).
Appropriate attire, including athletic shoes, are required for all events. First place male and female finishers will win the most coveted prize in all of Dri Tris: The Golden Turkey!
This event is sponsored by: UCM | AdventHealth-Hinsdale
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Distance: 6.2 km from MaywoodThu, Nov 26, 2026 at 9:30 AMSee full details
7th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/Walk Family Tradition
Join us for the 7th Annual Turkey Trot 5K, a beloved family tradition celebrating seven years of community, movement, and gratitude! This special anniversary event invites runners, walkers, family, and friends, and all four-legged companions to come together and kick off the holiday season in a healthy, fun, and festive way.
Wether you're racing for a personal best, walking with loved ones, pushing a stroller, or showing off your best turkey day costume, this event is designed for all ages, all fitness levels and all four legs.
What to EXpect:
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Family-Friendly atmosphere kids, stroller, costumes, and furry friends welcome
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A meaningful way to start Thanksgiving with movement and gratitude
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Seven years of community spirit, smiles, and memories
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Live DJ
Celebrate our 7th anniversary make new memories, and keep the tradition alive. We can't wait to welcome you and entire family two-legged and four-legged alike to the starting line of the 7th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/Walk Family Tradition 2026!
Race starts @ 9:30 runners/walkers
Race starts and end
@ Healthy Happy Body
7503 W. Diversey Ave.
Elwood Park IL 60707
Let's move together and make this Thanksgiving morning unforgettable!
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