new for 2026: The fox river triad
run all three races in 2026 and receive this special medal at no additional cost! no special registration needed!
¡CORRE LAS TRES CARRERAS EN 2026 Y RECIBE ESTA MEDALLA ESPECIAL SIN COSTO ADICIONAL! ¡NO SE NECESITA REGISTRO ESPECIAL!
Dublindee on March 7, 2026; the Fox Trot on may 31, 2026; and trote de las calacas on october 10, 2026!
Dublindee on March 7, 2026; the Fox Trot on may 31, 2026; and trote de las calacas on october 10, 2026!
Dublindee on March 7, 2026; the Fox Trot on may 31, 2026; and trote de las calacas on october 10, 2026!
2026 Awards will be similar to below with new colors
10-Mile medal
All 10-mile finishers of the Elgin Valley Fox Trot will receive a custom medal commemorating their accomplishment, a perfect way to celebrate your achievement before the 2026 race registration for the Fox River Triad opens!
Overall Awards
The 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall male and female finishers in the 5K and 10-mile will receive the sleek new award again in 2025 as we prepare for the 2026 race registration for the Elgin Valley Fox Trot, part of the Fox River Triad!
Age Group Awards
Age Group Awards
We are excited to announce the arrival of our special new medals for the top three finishers in each adult age category of both the 10-mile and 5K races during the Elgin Valley Fox Trot! Be sure to mark your calendars for the 2026 race registration, as you won't want to miss out on this exciting event in the Fox River Triad.
pre-race packet pickup at the Centre of Elgin
May 30 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm
May 30 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm
May 30 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm
Packets for the Elgin Valley Fox Trot can be picked up from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on May 29 at the Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way in downtown Elgin. This year's T-shirt color for participants includes a vibrant Neon Green, and women's sizes are now available in the v-neck style as seen above. Don't forget to complete your 2026 race registration to secure your spot!
may 31 from noon to 5:00 pm
May 30 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm
May 30 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm
Packets for the Elgin Valley Fox Trot can be picked up from noon to 5:00 pm on May 30 at the Centre of Elgin in downtown Elgin. Additionally, the Elgin Lions Club sight & hearing bus will be nearby for screenings. Don’t forget to check out the 2026 race registration details and the Fox River Triad for more information.
2026 Elgin valley fox trot bibs
10-Mile
adult 5K
youth 5k
2k fun walk
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.
