Grove Express
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Event overview
The Grove Express 5K is a Thanksgiving Day run/walk held in downtown Downers Grove, Illinois on November 27, 2025. The event is presented by The Grove Express Foundation and follows a scenic route through the downtown area. It is described as an annual tradition in Downers Grove.
Registration and purpose
Registration opened August 9, 2025 and closed on race day, November 27, 2025. Early registration through October 31, 2025 used a lower race fee of $35 plus a processing fee of $3.10; registrations from November 1, 2025 through race day used a $45 race fee plus a processing fee that was listed as $3.70. The foundation invests direct donations and event proceeds into local educational initiatives, youth programs, and scholarships. Event information listed available items such as packet pick up details, race day FAQs, and volunteer opportunities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.