The Course 

The Grove Express 5K starts at Main and Grove Streets in downtown Downers Grove and winds its way through the heart of the Village on a USA Track and Field certified course.

Getting There

Grove Express encourages 5K participants to walk, bike or ride share to the event as parking will be in high demand.

Parking

Designated parking areas include the Commuter Lots North and South of the BNSF tracks, the Library Parking Lot, the Parking Deck, and the Village Hall Parking Lot (toward the far

East end of the lot and not in police parking spaces). On-street parking is also available

outside the race course.

Race Day Road Closures 

• Streets along the race course will begin closing as early as 6:15 am.

• Main Street will be closed between the tracks and 55th Street no later than 7:00 am.

• The BNSF Railroad crossings at Washington, Main and Forest will close to vehicular traffic no later than 7:00 am. The railroad crossing at Maple Ave. will remain open throughout the race.

• The Parking Deck will remain open until 8:00 am. Access to the Parking Deck will be via Washington Street ONLY. Between 7:00 am and 8:00 am, all access to the Washington Street Parking Deck entrance will be via westbound Maple Avenue and northbound Washington Street ONLY.

• Please plan your arrival times and parking locations accordingly.