BQ.2 Marathon Races

BQ.2 Marathon Races Another innovation from the Fox Valley Marathon Races - a race focused completely on getting YOU to Boston! We know how important Boston is to runners. (OMG.

We’ve been there. We’ve helped over one thousand runners get there with the Fox Valley Marathon Races. And, we know what it takes. Your Spring Chance BQ.2 and Last Chance BQ.2 teams are here to give you every little advantage that we can to help you to your best qualifying time possible. It will be late summer before the BAA announces registration dates, but based on last year’s registration sched

ule, finishers will still be in Boston’s Early Registration window (runners more than 5 minutes below their qualifying standard), with General Registration opening the Monday after the race. Complete focus on your Boston qualification
As the old saying goes, “It takes a race village.” Alright, that’s not the old saying. But it’s close. And it’s our mission statement on race day. Really? They have a mission statement? ) Everything about the race - date, time of day, course, fellow runners, start, aid stations, pace teams, bibs, finish village, …, is designed to get you into the Boston Marathon with a time far enough below your qualifying time to make the final cut.

Boston qualifier registration starts on 9/14.  Make sure you know the ins and outs of the process!
09/07/2026

Boston qualifier registration starts on 9/14. Make sure you know the ins and outs of the process!

Qualifier registration will be held within the B.A.A.’s online platform Athletes’ Village from September 14-18, 2026. Registration is not on a first-come, first-served basis, and applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 18.

See YOU at the starting line! 6:30am sharp!Good Luck to all of the runners!
09/06/2026

See YOU at the starting line! 6:30am sharp!

Good Luck to all of the runners!

The Course Preview Jog is TODAY 9/5 at 4:00pm led by !
09/05/2026

The Course Preview Jog is TODAY 9/5 at 4:00pm led by !

The parking area is located at 1950 S. Batavia Ave., directly across from Fabyan Forest Preserve. The corporate building...
09/04/2026

The parking area is located at 1950 S. Batavia Ave., directly across from Fabyan Forest Preserve. The corporate building owner generously lets us use this location for parking. Please be respectful and park in designated parking spots ONLY! Anyone parking on driveways or grass will be towed and disqualified!

OVERFLOW PARKING: The Last Chance BQ.2 is at capacity and main parking WILL FILL. Overflow parking is available at 1500 Crissey Ave, Batavia, IL and take a short walk across the bridge to the Start/Finish area. Please leave extra time to park. NO LATE STARTS WILL BE PERMITTED.

Packet Pickup for the 2026 Last Chance BQ.2 starts Saturday, September 5!  Because the race is at capacity, all runners ...
09/03/2026

Packet Pickup for the 2026 Last Chance BQ.2 starts Saturday, September 5!

Because the race is at capacity, all runners are encouraged to pick up their packet on Saturday to avoid race morning delays!

Our upcoming weekend schedule!Please note: Packet Pickup is on SATURDAY and the race is at 6:30 am SHARP on SUNDAY! 🏃🏃‍♀...
09/02/2026

Our upcoming weekend schedule!

Please note: Packet Pickup is on SATURDAY and the race is at 6:30 am SHARP on SUNDAY! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION!The parking area is located at 1950 S. Batavia Ave., directly across from Fabyan Forest Pr...
08/19/2026

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION!

The parking area is located at 1950 S. Batavia Ave., directly across from Fabyan Forest Preserve. The corporate building owner generously lets us use this location for parking. Please be respectful and park in designated parking spots ONLY! Anyone parking on driveways or grass will be towed and disqualified!

OVERFLOW PARKING: The Last Chance BQ.2 is at capacity and main parking WILL FILL. Overflow parking is available at 1500 Crissey Ave, Batavia, IL and take a short walk across the bridge to the Start/Finish area. Please leave extra time to park. NO LATE STARTS WILL BE PERMITTED.

The 2026 Last Chance BQ.2 Runner Guide is available on our website!🔗 in bio!
08/15/2026

The 2026 Last Chance BQ.2 Runner Guide is available on our website!

🔗 in bio!

"❤️" if you're excited! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
08/06/2026

"❤️" if you're excited! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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PO Box 3955
Saint Charles, IL
60174

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