Lester Fun Run 2025 2026

The race.

The Lester Fun Run 2025 takes place on September 28, 2026, in Downers Grove, IL, and features a 5K race starting at 8:00 a.m. and a 1-mile run/walk starting at 9:00 a.m. Participants who wish to compete in both distances must register separately and will receive individual timing bibs for each event. Registration closes at midnight on September 5th for guaranteed T-shirt inclusion; additional registrations are accepted through race morning. Timing bibs and T-shirts are distributed to classrooms during the week of September 22nd. Proceeds benefit Lester PTA programming and activities for students, with a fundraising goal of $25,000.