Running Races in Downers Grove, Illinois 2026 | Browse All Races

There are 5 running races in Downers Grove, Illinois in 2026. The next is the Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival on August 8. Distances include 5K races.

Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival

Sat, Aug 8 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Virtual Elite Mile (6:30 or faster for 1 mile)Open Mile (runners/walkers slower than 6:30 for 1 mile)T-shirt (for those NOT participating in the races)

From $10 Open

SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road St. Mary of Gostyn 1 Mile Run5K Walk (no timing)St. Mary of Gostyn 5K Race

From $25 Closed

Lester Fun Run 2025

Sun, Sep 27 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road 1 Mile1 Mile LESTER STAFF ONLY5K Youth +3

From $0 Closed

3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road 3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k (OPEN)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k - (OSTOMATE)3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 6 through 10 +1

From $20 Open

Grove Express 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Downers Grove, IL Downers Grove

Road Grove Express 5K

From $35 Closed

Running Races in Downers Grove, Illinois — 2026

Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival

SMG 5K Race & 1 Mile Run

Lester Fun Run 2025

3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k

Grove Express 5K

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