Illinois · 5K · 1 Miles
Lester Fun Run
Lester Fun Run is a 5K and 1 Miles event held in Downers Grove, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, September 27, 2026.
- Race day
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- Downers Grove, IL
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Location
- Downers Grove, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Miles
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Lester Fun Run
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! Please Note: If you want to run both the 1mile and the 5K, you must register for …
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Lester Fun Run: common questions
- When is the Lester Fun Run?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, September 27, 2026.
- Where is the Lester Fun Run held?
- In Downers Grove, Illinois.
- What distances does the Lester Fun Run offer?
- 5K and 1 Miles.
- How do I register for the Lester Fun Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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