Marathon, Half Marathon, Fall Final 20™, Kids Marathon
Date: Sunday, September 16, 2012, 7:00 AM
Kids Marathon: Saturday, September 15, 5:30PM
Starting Location: St. Charles, IL 60174
Start Times: All races will start together, 7:00 AM.
Chip timing and a wave start will insure a congestion-free start.
See what our 2011 runners had to say about the Fox Valley Marathon.
Packet Pickup: Race weekend expo and Packet Pickup.
There will be no race day packet pickup.
Photo ID required.
Gear check: Your goodie bag you receive at the expo will serve as your official gear check bag. There will be convenient drop off and pickup near the race start/finish area.
“Even picking up your packet was a great experience because they wanted to get to know each runner and were very encouraging.”
M. M. from Illinois |
Race Shirts: All registered runners will receive a long sleeve technical race shirt.
Shirts will be size and gender specific.
Finisher Medals:Race specific medals will be given to all race finishers who complete the course within the 13:45 per mile (6 hour marathon) course closing deadline.
Timing:
We are using End Result Timing this year.
Pace Groups: Pace Groups are a great ‘big race’ feature to help you find other runners with the same race goal, and provide professional pace leaders to help guide you to that goal throughout the race. They will be back again for the marathon, the half marathon and Fall Final 20™.
Travel: The Fox Valley is 45 miles due west of Chicago,
with easy access from Chicago O’Hare, Chicago Midway,
and Rockford airports. (Map and directions.)
“When is the last time you parked your car less than a block from the start?”
RH from Excelsior, MN |
Accomodations:
There are many hotel options in St. Charles and neighboring Geneva, North Aurora and Aurora.
2012 marathon accomodations brochure available soon!
Prize Money: The Fox Valley Marathon is not offering prize money.
"The journey is the reward" ~ Chinese Proverb
Awards: All awards are based on age on race day.
(Technically, I guess they are also based on gender on race day.)
Full and Half Marathon
Overall awards will be available for the full and half marathon as follows ...
- Female, 1st – 3rd place
- Male 1st– 3rd place
- Masters Female, 1st– 3rd place
- Masters Male, 1st– 3rd place
In addition, awards will be given to the top 3 female and male runners** in the following categories:
24 and under, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over
** Overall award winners above are excluded from age group awards
Fall Final 20™
Awards will be available for the Fall Final 20™ as follows ...
- Female, 1st– 3rd place
- Male, 1st– 3rd place
- Masters Female, 1st– 3rd place
- Masters Male, 1st– 3rd place
Note:
Since the Fall Final 20™ is designed as a training run for your upcoming marathon, age group awards will not be offered.
More info...
Join us for the third annual Fox Valley Marathon, Half Marathon and Fall Final 20™ runs on September 16, 2012 in one of the premier fall running events in Chicago land.
Combining small race atmosphere with big race amenities, the Fox Valley Marathon is an ideal marathon for both veterans looking for a fast course to qualify for the Boston Marathon (21% of 2011 runners qualified) as well as first time marathoners looking for an uncrowded, supportive, family-friendly race setting. (23% of 2011 runners were first timers).
Whether you’re looking for a last shot at Boston Qualification, to augment your training for the Chicago Marathon, or for a hassle-free, fun, picturesque and fully supported race day, the three courses wind along flat, tree lined roads and paths overlooking the scenic Fox River.
The Fox Valley Marathon is the right race for the right reason for the right person - YOU. 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 3 of last year’s races sold out, and our 2011 runners loved our course, our volunteers, our host communities, and everything about the Fox Valley Marathon. (See runner comments.)
Don’t miss the 2012 races! Be sure to register early!
Race Records: |
| Marathon: |
| Female Overall |
2010 |
Anna Siliciano |
3:06:00 |
| Female Masters |
2011 |
Nancy Blum |
3:16:56 |
| Male Overall |
2010 |
Michael Iacofano |
2:41:29 |
| Male Masters |
2010 |
Michael Iacofano |
2:41:29 |
| Fall Final 20: |
| Female Overall |
2010 |
Tera Moody |
1:59:45 |
| Female Masters |
2011 |
Julie Soucinek |
2:35:08 |
| Male Overall |
2010 |
Steve Breese |
1:56:56 |
| Male Masters |
2011 |
Matt Fausey |
2:08:52 |
| Half Marathon: |
| Female Overall |
2011 |
Angie Dudman |
1:34:46 |
| Female Masters |
2011 |
Angie Dudman |
1:34:46 |
| Male Overall |
2010 |
Brian Grudowski |
1:09:06 |
| Male Masters |
2011 |
Greg McCarter |
1:25:56 |
Have More Questions?
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page.
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