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Sunday, September 27th, 2026
236 Indianapolis St, Downers Grove IL
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Lester Fun Run 2026
Event Details
- Date: September 27, 2026
- Location: 236 Indianapolis St, Downers Grove, IL
- Register Here: Lester Fun Run Registration
- Event Type: Family-friendly 1 mile run/walk and 5k race event
Fundraising Goal
Our family-friendly 1 mile run/walk and 5k race event is one of two flagship fundraising initiatives for the Lester PTA. Over 35% of our programming budget is generated by the Fun Run and all of its surrounding activities (Experiences, Raffles, Silent Auctions & More)!
The goal for this year’s Fun Run is to raise $25,000 – which is reinvested into the PTA's programs and activities that benefit all Lester students!
Important Notes
- Registration: If you want to run both the 1 mile and the 5K, you must register for each race individually. You will receive a separate timing bib for each race.
- Race Start Times: 5K - 8am, 1 mile - 9am
- Deadline: Register by midnight on September 5th to be guaranteed a T-shirt: registration for run only will be available up until the race start time on 9/28.
- Distribution: Race timing bibs and T-shirts will be distributed to classrooms during the week of 9/21.
Contact Information
Any Fun Run questions - please contact the event co-chairs. Thank you for your support! See you on Sept. 27th!
Event Co-Chairs
Amy Heitkamp (419-235-6839)
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