Elgin Valley Fox Trot

Sun, May 31, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT

Location: 300 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Celebrate nearly five decades of running at the Elgin Valley Fox Trot, featuring scenic courses, a lively post-race party, and community support.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Great for

Kids & Youth

The 49th annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot invites you to experience one of the region's longest-running and most popular events. Choose from a 10-Mile or 5K race, both on scenic, USATF certified courses, or enjoy the new 2K Fun Walk. After your run, celebrate at a lively post-race party featuring music, dancing, sponsor expo, food trucks, and complimentary beer for adults. This event proudly supports ten local non-profits, with their members volunteering to ensure a fun and safe experience for all.

What to expect

Run or walk scenic, USATF certified courses for 10 Miles, 5K, or a new 2K Fun Walk.
Enjoy a lively post-race party with music, dancing, and an expo.
Savor treats, food trucks, and complimentary beer for adult runners.

Standout details

49th consecutive event
Scenic USATF certified courses
Lively post-race party
Benefits ten local non-profits

Perks & features

After-Party
Awards
Food & Drink

From the public listing; confirm on the official site.

Distances & registration

3 options

Use the official signup link above for all distances.

10 Mile
1 option · closes May 31, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT
28d 19h 17m left
- 10-MIle Race
  Closes May 31, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT · From $54.00
5K
2 options · closes May 31, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT
28d 19h 17m left
- Race
  Closes May 31, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT · From $38.10
- Youth Race (19 and Under)
  Closes May 31, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT · From $22.20

Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.

From the organizer

The Elgin Valley Fox Trot 10 Mile and 5K races will take place in Elgin on May 31, 2026. This will be the 49th consecutive Elgin Valley Fox Trot which makes it one of the longest running and most popular running events in the region. The event will include a 10-Mile and 5K race with both featuring scenic USATF certified courses. New for 2026 will be a 2K Fun Walk.

There will also be a great postrace party which includes the awards presentation, an expo by our sponsors, music, dancing, free beer for all drinking age runners, great treats for the kids, and food trucks for the spectators and runners. Everyone will want to stick around after the race and join in the fun.”

The races will benefit ten area non-profits whose members will be on hand as volunteers providing a fun, safe race for all participants.