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September 18, 2022

All Races Start at 7 a.m.

Start Line Location: 1st St. and Illinois St., St. Charles IL

IMPORTANT GUIDES & LINKS
Bibs are Running Low in All Distances
We're running low on bibs for ALL DISTANCES. Based on current registration pace, we expect the 5K and 13.1 to FILL BEFORE online registration closes on 9/15. Fall Final 20 and 26.2 bibs MAY be available for in person registration at the Expo, but this is subject to availability.
REGISTER
READ: 2022 Runner's Guide

All registered runners are strongly encouraged to read the guide to make sure there are no surprises on race day.

Read the Runner's Guide
Download the Parking Guide
Download the Spectator's Guide
Packet Pickup
(NEW LOCATION)

St. Charles Expo/Packet Pick-up : 

 
Friday, 9/16, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9/17, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Kane County Fairgrounds
525 S Randall Rd.
St. Charles, IL 60174

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13.1 and longer runners who want race day packet pickup MUST reserve race day pickup ONLINE by Saturday, September 17, 5:00 pm, CDT via the Add Race Day Registration Link. There is a $30 fee for race day pickup.  Must show ID with Date of Birth. 
 
13.1+ runners who arrive to pick up their packet on race morning who have not pre-reserved packet pickup must pay a $50 emergency pickup fee and will be handled after all other pre-reserved packets have been distributed. 
 
The #1 question about packet pickup is, "can a friend pick up my packet?" The answer is YES at the Expo only, they just need to bring a copy your license. 
Learn More about Packet Pickup (In-Person and Virtual)
Deadlines
Thursday, September 15, 11:59 p.m. CDT
  • Online registration closes. In Person registration available at the Expo, while bib supplies last.
Saturday, September 17, 5 p.m. CDT
  • Runners in distances 13.1+ MUST pre-reserve RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP ONLINE by 5.p.m. on Saturday, 9/17. There is a $30 fee.
Register
Reserve Race Day Packet Pickup
Endurance Awards
Most runners MUST pick up their Endurance Award(s) at the Expo when they pick up their packet. Exceptions are noted below: 
  • Registered 5k, and Pre-Reserved Race Day Packet Pickup runners will get their Endurance Awards in the Race Village after the race OR at the expo.
  • IN-PERSON to VIRTUAL RUNNERS SWITCHED BY 7/31 will get their medals mailed in their packets. Any premium awards will need to be picked up at the Expo.
  • IN-PERSON to VIRTUAL RUNNERS SWITCHED AFTER 7/31must pick up their awards with their packet on Wednesday, September 28 pickup ONLY, 6-8 p.m. at Dick Pond St. Charles, 303 S. Second St., St. Charles
New Courses for 2022

We’re excited to announce new and improved courses for all distances in 2022! A change to the start direction helps eliminate some hills in the west side of Geneva, and Marathoners pick up one extra Aid Station (now 9 total within miles 8 to 21) by looping from Batavia to North Aurora twice rather than going south into Aurora.
 

NOTE TO ALL RUNNERS: Don’t just follow the runner in front of you. All distances are combined at the start. Know where your distance will split on the course. There will be signs and volunteers directing runners at each split. 


Learn More about the Courses
Results
Each race bib features a QR code. Cross the finish line, scan the code, and view your results. It's that easy! A link to the results is also available online here. A results booth will be available in the Race Village.
 
Celebrate Your Finish!
Did someone say "post-race BEER?" Redeem your drink ticket (attached to each runner bib) for ONE drink at Pollyanna Brewing Company in St. Charles OR The Office after you cross the Finish Line!

Drink ticket MUST match runner bib number to qualify. Limit ONE drink ticket per runner. See the Runner's Guide for details. 
FVM Cash is Back!
Get $40 in FVM Cash for $20, September 16 - September 30! HINT: That's a $20 savings on next year's race!

FVM Cash

FVM Cash can be used towards any of the following Fox Valley Marathon Race options:

  • 2023 Fox Valley Marathon
  • 2023 Fox Valley Half Marathon
  • 2023 Fall Final 20
Learn More about FVM Cash
Thank You, Dick Pond Athletics!
Our 2022 Pace Team is provided by Dick Pond Athletics. Thank you, Dick Pond!
Thank You, Race Guards!
We're excited to have our friends at Race Guards BACK on the 2022 Fox Valley Marathon Races Course! Thank you, Race Guards!
Volunteer!
Support the 2022 Fox Valley Marathon as a volunteer! We're looking for volunteers to greet our runners at Packet Pickup. All of our volunteers will wear THIS 2022 volunteer shirt.
Register as a Volunteer
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