Registration is now open for the 40th annual Elgin Fox Valley Fox Trot, a spring tradition for runners and walkers, taking place on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.

The event provides the opportunity to get some quality exercise, cheer on friends and family, and/or raise money for local non-profits, while enjoying the scenic course which winds through Elgin’s downtown, parks and historic neighborhoods.

• Click this link to register.

The event offers races for all levels of competition, including a 10-mile run, 10K run, a 5K run and the 2-mile Walk for a Cause.

2017 Event Features

• 10-mile, 10K, 5K and 2-mile courses
• A unique tour through Elgin’s downtown, historic neighborhoods and parks
• Cotton T-shirt included with registration
• Option to upgrade to tech shirts
• Chip timing
• Post-race party with live music
• A free beer! (Over 21 only)

10-Mile Race

• Date: Saturday, May 27, 2017
• Start time: 7:30 a.m.
• Start/finish location: Intersection of Kimball and Douglas
• Course Map: coming soon
• Special Note: Walkers, roller blades, strollers, dogs, bikes and skateboards are not allowed on the course.  Timing chips will be used.

10K Race

• Date: Saturday, May 27, 2017
• 
Start time: TBD
• Start/finish location: Intersection of Kimball and Douglas
• Course Map: coming soon
• Special Note: Walkers, roller blades, strollers, dogs, bikes and skateboards are not allowed on the course.  Timing chips will be used.

5K Race

• Date: Saturday, May 27, 2017
• 
Start time: TBD
• Start/finish location: Intersection of Kimball and Douglas
• Course Map: coming soon
• Special Note: Walkers, roller blades, strollers, dogs, bikes and skateboards are not allowed on the course.  Timing chips will be used.

2-Mile Walk for a Cause



• Date: Saturday, May 28, 2016
• Start time: TBD
• Start/finish location: Intersection of Kimball and Douglas
• Course Map: coming soon
• Special Note: Strollers and leashed dogs are allowed on the course.

Awards

Weather permitting, the awards ceremony will be outside with a post-race party. Trophies will be presented to the top three finishers in each age division, and the top overall male and female finishers.

Award divisions for the 10K and 5K races will be as follows: age 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over, male and female.

Past Race Photos

• View pictures from the race

Past Race Results

• 2016 Fox Trot Race Results

SOURCE: city of Elgin