Fox Valley Marathon

Fox Valley Marathon Join us for Fox Valley 26.2, 13.1, Fall Final 20™ and Fox Valley 5K on Sunday, September 20, 2026

Combining small race atmosphere with big race amenities, the Fox Valley Marathon Races are ideal for both veterans looking for a fast race, as well as first timers looking for an uncrowded, supportive, family-friendly race setting. Starting and ending in historic downtown St Charles, IL, the course winds through picturesque Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, and Aurora to a spectacular finish across the Fox River that can be seen from over a mile away. The course offers fantastic viewing spots for families and supporters, as well as frequent and well positioned aid stations that are staffed by the most supportive volunteer teams of any race you’ve run.


• Beautiful, fast, flat, shady Boston Qualifier course
• Convenient suburban Chicago location
• Perfectly sized race with hassle-free start
• Ideal for first timers with enthusiastic Aid Stations
• Best of Chicago 2012 ~ Marathon (Chicago Magazine)
• Top 25 Midwest Marathon (Chicago Athlete Magazine)
• Top 30 US Boston Qualifier (Marathon Guide.com)

It's race week! Everything you need to know is in this week's newsletter. Read:
09/14/2026

It's race week! Everything you need to know is in this week's newsletter. Read:

Quick Links Runner's Guide Spectator's Guide Register Packet Pickup Find Your Bib Number Course and Interactive Maps Add Race Day Packet Pickup Parking Map Runner Tracking Start Time/Location Pace Team Visit St. Charles

Experience the pre-race excitement and wish our runners good luck as a packet pickup volunteer! We have spots available ...
09/12/2026

Experience the pre-race excitement and wish our runners good luck as a packet pickup volunteer! We have spots available on Friday, 9/18 and Saturday, 9/19.

Register as a packet pickup volunteer:

Register to volunteer with Fox Valley Marathon Races / 2026 Fox Valley Marathon General Volunteer Registration - via VolunteerLocal

Celebrate your Fox Valley Marathon Races finish with our friends at Pollyanna Brewing Company in St. Charles! All bibs 2...
09/12/2026

Celebrate your Fox Valley Marathon Races finish with our friends at Pollyanna Brewing Company in St. Charles! All bibs 21+ will contain a drink ticket for the post-race celebration. The drink ticket must match your bib number. One drink ticket permitted per runner. Online registration closes at 11 59 p.m. CST on Wednesday, 9/16. REGISTER: https://fv26.com

The Fox Valley Marathon Races wouldn't be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers. We have individual spo...
09/11/2026

The Fox Valley Marathon Races wouldn't be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers. We have individual spots available race weekend as well as volunteer fundraising spots for larger groups.

Register as an individual volunteer: https://foxvalleymarathonraces.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=109116

Learn more about group fundraising: https://www.fv26.com/volunteer-fundraising

Fox Valley Marathon, Half Marathon, Fall Final 20 and 5K in St. Charles, IL. Ideal for veterans looking for a fast race, as well as first-timers.

10 Day Countdown! Who's Ready?!
09/10/2026

10 Day Countdown! Who's Ready?!

The 2026 Runner's Guide is available on our website!🔗 in bio! Click 'Info' > 'Race Week' > 'Race Guides' or scroll down...
09/09/2026

The 2026 Runner's Guide is available on our website!

🔗 in bio! Click 'Info' > 'Race Week' > 'Race Guides' or scroll down to find them.

Upcoming Deadline! Runners must register by 9/11/26 at 11:59 PM to receive their Endurance Award at this year's race! ...
09/08/2026

Upcoming Deadline!

Runners must register by 9/11/26 at 11:59 PM to receive their Endurance Award at this year's race!

Upcoming Deadline on 9/11/26 11:59 PM!If you need to switch to virtual, make sure you do so by the deadline to keep your...
09/07/2026

Upcoming Deadline on 9/11/26 11:59 PM!

If you need to switch to virtual, make sure you do so by the deadline to keep your endurance streak alive!

The 2026 Spectator Guide is available on our website!🔗 in bio! Click 'Info' > 'Race Week' > 'Race Guides' or scroll dow...
09/03/2026

The 2026 Spectator Guide is available on our website!

🔗 in bio! Click 'Info' > 'Race Week' > 'Race Guides' or scroll down to find them.

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