Running 10: The Story of the Valley Fox Trot
The People’s Race--A Community History of Elgin’s Valley Fox Trot
A book is available for purchase regarding the Valley Fox Trot that was founded in 1978. The publication includes many photos, details, and interviews over the years of running 10-miles in Elgin. All proceeds from the book will go to the non-profits associated with the race.
A free presentation will be held on December 6th at the Gail Borden Library in Elgin and the book will be available there for $29.99: https://attend.gailborden.info/event/14563952
The book is also sold at the Elgin Public Museum: https://elgin-public-museum.square.site/
Elgin Valley Fox Trot history
Our History
The Valley Fox Trot was founded in 1978 by Dr. David Bruce with the Elgin Life Underwriters as the sponsor and medical personnel from throughout the local community lending their expertise and assistance. The shirts in the photo, courtesy of Dr. Bruce, are of the original logo design for the event.
Dr. Bruce (left) got together recently with local celebrity Jeff Myers as well as Co-race Directors Rosey Valencia and Ed Bates to produce a video that is available on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100003811415619/videos/1514279942833575/
See above for information on the book about the Fox Trot.
Elgin valley fox trot 2025 winners
1st place 10-mile, male: matthew Blume
1st place 10-mile, female, Irma Jimenez
1st place 10-mile, female, Irma Jimenez
Matthew repeated his win from the last two years and also won in 2010 and 2019! His 54:47 topped an overall field of 297.
1st place 10-mile, female, Irma Jimenez
1st place 10-mile, female, Irma Jimenez
1st place 10-mile, female, Irma Jimenez
Irma (14) has been on a hot streak recently, placing in many other local races in 1:04:47, and ahead of 128 other women.
1st place 5k, male, Cole tupper
1st place 10-mile, female, Irma Jimenez
1st place 5k, female, caitlyn Daniel
Cole also repeated his win from 2023 and 2024 by running a 16:45, an overall win out of 701 runners. He is tied for the most all-time 5K wins!
1st place 5k, female, caitlyn Daniel
1st place 10-mile, female, Irma Jimenez
1st place 5k, female, caitlyn Daniel
St. Charles' Caitlyn (12) won in a time of 18:42 and was first out of 378 females.
Some people create with words, or with music, or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful when I run--Steve Prefontaine "If you're going to be successful, you have to believe in yourself." Craig Virgin, Two-time World Cross-Country Champion.
