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 t

he 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)

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.

Check your Endurance Award Status before the deadline on 9/11!🏅🎖️Head to the 'Info' tab, then 'Awards'. Scroll down to ...
09/02/2026

Check your Endurance Award Status before the deadline on 9/11!🏅🎖️

Head to the 'Info' tab, then 'Awards'. Scroll down to find your applicable candidate list!

🔗 in bio!

Fox Valley Marathon Race Hats are available at Dick Pond Athletics - St Charles! Supplies are limited, purchase yours to...
08/28/2026

Fox Valley Marathon Race Hats are available at Dick Pond Athletics - St Charles!

Supplies are limited, purchase yours today!

Run the Fox Valley Marathon, Half Marathon OR Fall Final 20 AND the Naperville Half Marathon to complete the Valley & ‘V...
08/22/2026

Run the Fox Valley Marathon, Half Marathon OR Fall Final 20 AND the Naperville Half Marathon to complete the Valley & ‘Ville two-race challenge to earn the Valley &’Ville medal.

Learn more by visiting the Naperville website > Info > Awards OR the Fox Valley Website > Info > Awards.

**Updated 2026 medal graphic coming soon!

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08/20/2026

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