St. Monica Summerfest 5K Run/Walk and Mini Mustang Dash

Join us for our St. Monica Summerfest 5K Run/Walk on August 22, 2026! This chip-timed race begins at St. Monica Academy on Carmen Avenue between Mont Clare Avenue and Nottingham Avenue (7100 W. Carmen Avenue) and travels through the neighborhood. The Mini Mustang Dash begins at 9:30 AM and the 5K race/walk begins at 10 AM and finishes back at the school just as our annual Summerfest is beginning. Then be sure to stick around for a day of fun at our annual Summerfest!

Your registration includes a race bag with a commemorative race shirt and many goodies. You will also receive a voucher for one complimentary beverage at our Summerfest.

Race Packet pickup will be on August 20th and August 21st at Dick Pond Athletics, 575 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge Illinois in the Village Green Shopping Center. Pickup times will be from 10 AM to 8 PM.

1st place finisher in the male and female categories will receive a gift card for Dick Pond Athletics.

All proceeds from the event will benefit St. Monica Academy. St. Monica Academy is a growing Catholic elementary school community that rewards not only academic excellence, but also the human element of the spirit, the mind, and the heart.