10-MIle Race

The race route heads through Elgin’s north end neighborhoods toward Dundee along the Fox River Trail and returns downhill on Grove. Running up Cedar Avenue at just beyond the 8-mile mark will remind long time Fox Trot runners of the old course up Duncan Avenue.

Start Time:: 7:30am CDT
End Time:: 11:00am CDT

Registration:: Registration Opens September 1, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
Price:: $50.00 Race Fee + $4.00 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $55.00 after December 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
September 1, 2026, 12:00am CDT	December 31, 2026, 11:59pm CST	$50.00 Race Fee + $4.00 SignUp Fee
January 1, 2027, 12:00am CST	March 15, 2027, 11:59pm CDT	$55.00 Race Fee + $4.30 SignUp Fee
March 16, 2027, 12:00am CDT	April 30, 2027, 11:59pm CDT	$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
May 1, 2027, 12:00am CDT	June 6, 2027, 7:30am CDT	$65.00 Race Fee + $4.90 SignUp Fee

5K Race

The course will begin at the corner of Grove Ave and Ann St. and will wind through the historic north end neighborhood. The downhill on Grove Avenue will provide a sprint to the finish.

Open to ages 20 - 99.

Start Time:: 7:40am CDT
End Time:: 11:00am CDT

Registration:: Registration Opens September 1, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
Price:: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $40.00 after December 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
September 1, 2026, 12:00am CDT	December 31, 2026, 11:59pm CST	$35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
January 1, 2027, 12:00am CST	March 15, 2027, 11:59pm CDT	$40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee
March 16, 2027, 12:00am CDT	April 30, 2027, 11:59pm CDT	$45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee
May 1, 2027, 12:00am CDT	June 6, 2027, 7:30am CDT	$50.00 Race Fee + $4.00 SignUp Fee

5K Youth Race (19 and Under)

This is the same course and time as the 5K Open Race, All youths age 19 and under can register for ONLY $20!

This is the Elgin Valley Fox Trot's way of encouraging new young runners. Since the event is after the school year, any athletes may register.

Also, there is a competitive "traveling" trophy named "The Fox" for the area high school with the highest number of competitors!

Open to ages 19 and under.

Start Time:: 7:40am CDT
End Time:: 11:00am CDT

Registration:: Registration Opens September 1, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
Price:: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration ends June 6, 2027 at 7:30am CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
September 1, 2026, 12:00am CDT	June 6, 2027, 7:30am CDT	$20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee

2K Fun Walk

Make it a family affair! If you are not running and still want to participate.....join in the on the scenic 2K Fun Walk. The 2K starts immediately after the 5K Race start time and will take you along the Fox River Trail. Everyone in the 2K Fun Walk will receive an event tee shirt and enjoy all the post-race party amenities. The Walk is not timed, but each participant will receive an entry bib.

The 2K Fun Walk offers team and family discounts.

The cost is $20 per walker OR $15 each for four or more team.

Start Time:: 7:45am CDT
End Time:: 11:00am CDT

Registration:: Registration Opens September 1, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
Price:: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration ends June 6, 2027 at 7:30am CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
September 1, 2026, 12:00am CDT	June 6, 2027, 7:30am CDT	$20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee

Multi-Person Pricing for 2K Fun Walk

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Group Type	Price
January 7, 2027, 12:00am CST	June 6, 2027, 7:30am CDT	2K Fun Walk Team (4+ Registrants)	$5.00 Discount per Registrant