Groovin’ in the Grove 5k
Run or walk the Downers Grove Campus and help raise money for charity.
- Downers Grove Campus
Join us for Groovin' in the Grove!
All are invited to the 2026 Groovin' in the Grove 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
The route runs through the entire Downers Grove campus, so participants can experience the sights of our campus as well as the nature that surrounds us. The Run/Walk is co-sponsored by the MWU Sports Medicine Club and the Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons (SAMOPS). All funds raised will be donated to Sharing Connections, a local non-profit that collects and provides furniture to people in need.
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Recreation and Wellness Hall 555 31st Street Downers Grove, IL 60515
Registration Information
Participants will receive a t-shirt and drawstring bag. Limited spots are available, so please register early.
Registration fees:
- Adults: $20 per person
- Kids Run (12 & under): $5 per child. Shorter course (.5K) starts at 9:15 a.m.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact Nick Maentanis at nmaent@midwestern.edu.
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