2026 - Elgin Valley Fox Trot
2026 distances
Running
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.
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.
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!
2K Fun Walk
A walk is returning for the 2026 Fox Trot. For this first year, it will be 2k and not timed, but a free T-shirt, post-race beverages, and a bib to signify your participation will be included. The cost is $20 per walker OR $15 each for four or more team.
Race-day weather
Conditions on May 31, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 5:20 AM and sets at 8:21 PM local time (CDT) in Elgin on May 31, 2026 — 15h 01m of daylight.
Course
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Other races near Elgin
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
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Haunted Highlander Assault Trail Run
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Elgin
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Elgin 5K Races 6 races
- Elgin Running Calendar 2026 6 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 Elgin events
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