Fox Valley Marathon

Combining small race atmosphere with big race amenities, the Fox Valley Marathon Races are ideal for both veterans looking for a fast Boston Qualifier as well as first timers looking for an uncrowded, supportive, family-friendly race setting. If you're looking for the fastest Boston Qualifier in the USA consider our Spring Chance BQ.2 in April or our Last Chance BQ.2 in September. Visit http://www.fv26.com/bq-2-marathon/ for more information.

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. All races have sold out each year.


• Beautiful, fast, flat, shady Boston Qualifier course
• Convenient suburban Chicago location
• Perfectly sized race (3700 total runners) with hassle-free start
• Ideal for first timers with frequent, 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)