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Downers Grove’s Thanksgiving 5K Race. Proceeds benefit education, youth programs & scholarships. The Downers Grove Thanksgiving Day 5K is Thursday November 24th!

The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58, Downers Grove Rotary Club, and the Roadrunners Soccer Club invite the public to participate in the Grove Express 5K Run/Walk and continue the Thanksgiving Day tradition of the Bonfield Express. The direct donations and proceeds from the Grove Express 5K will uphold the mission to invest in education, youth programs and scholarships.

11/02/2026

Go DGS BOYS CROSS COUNTRY!!

DGN Trojan Athletics Booster Club

Congratulations to the DGN Boys Cross Country team for winning Sectionals. Good luck to the Trojans as they take on the State Championship this Saturday. 🏃

11/02/2026

Go DGS GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY!!

DGN Trojan Athletics Booster Club

Congratulations to the DGN Girls Cross Country team for coming in 7th in Sectionals. Good luck to the Trojans as they race in the State Championship on Saturday. 🏃‍♀️ Shout out to Maci Ermitage for coming in 2nd overall in Sectionals.

11/02/2026

LAST CHANCE, Grove Express family!

Early Bird pricing ends TONIGHT! This is your final shot to lock in the lowest price of the season!

Save $10 now and put it toward that Thanksgiving pumpkin pie instead!

Prices go UP on Tuesday, November 3rd. No more extensions, no more second chances. Don’t wait, register, pick your race shirt size and be ready in time for the 5K!

Need one more reason to run? Check out District 58 Superintendent Dr. Kevin Russell’s message below! Your registration helps support students at all 11 elementary and 2 middle schools in District 58.

REGISTER NOW: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/DownersGrove/GroveExpress

SEE YOU AT THE START LINE!

10/28/2026

Don’t wait! Halloween is around the corner! Register now and save $10 on your race registration!

See you at the START line!

Register NOW at: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/DownersGrove/GroveExpress

10/26/2026

The countdown to Halloween is ON!

There’s STILL TIME to save $10 on your Grove Express registration, but not for long! Prices go up on 10/31, so THIS is the week to lock in your spot! ⏰

Bonus reason to move fast: pick your size NOW before we run out! Shirt sizes are going quick, so don’t get left out in the cold!

Grab your family, round up your friends, rally your neighbors, and be part of Downers Grove’s BIGGEST Thanksgiving Day 5K and the hometown party of the year! Earn that pie before you eat it!

Don’t wait. Don’t miss out. Save that $10!

Register NOW: https://bit.ly/4i5UFFP

SEE YOU AT THE START LINE!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 26 Countdown to Race Day

10/25/2026

THE BIGGEST PARTY IN DOWNERS GROVE IS ALMOST HERE!

Lace up those sneakers, grab your family, friends, neighbors (and maybe your dog 🐶), because Grove Express is back for Downers Grove’s Biggest Thanksgiving Day 5K and Hometown Party of the year!

BOO! Don’t get spooked by higher prices!
Registration prices go UP after Halloween, so sign up NOW and lock in the lowest rate before the trick-or-treaters hit the streets!

Go chase that personal record, stroll with a stroller, or just run toward the pumpkin pie, there’s a place for you at the START line!

Run with a purpose!
Every registration and every dollar you raise supports education right here in our hometown:
📚District 58: all 11 elementary schools and 2 middle schools
🎓 District 99: Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South
🌟 Senior scholarships for students at nearby high schools

So round up your crew, start a fundraising team, and let’s show everyone what our community can do when we come together!

Register today: https://bit.ly/4i5UFFP

See you at the START line Thanksgiving morning, Downers Grove! Let’s earn that second helping! 🦃🍗🥧

10/24/2026

Go Downers Grove Grade School District 58!!

10/20/2026

Congratulations Dr. Courtney DeMent of @ downers grove Downers Grove North High School!

DGN's Dr. DeMent Receives Statewide Recognition!

North High Principal Dr. Courtney DeMent is the State Winner of the Herman Graves Award from the Illinois Principals Association. This is the Association's highest honor, recognizing service and a commitment to strengthening the profession. She is pictured here with State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders.

We are proud of you, Dr. DeMent!

10/20/2026

Don’t be spooked, but the clock is ticking! 🎃

Halloween is less than 2 weeks away, and on 10/31 Grove Express 5K registration goes up $10. 👻

There’s nothing to be afraid of here, well, except maybe that price jump! Sign up now, save some cash, and pick your race shirt size while they last!

Grab your friends, your family, and your best running shoes, and join us on the course!

Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/DownersGrove/GroveExpress

SEE YOU AT THE START LINE!

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5216 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL

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http://www.groveexpress.com/

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