Fox Valley Marathon

We've received many questions over the last four days via email and social media. Please know, we're reading every single one of them and responding as quickly as we can. Here are the top three FAQ's.

Based on your requests, another medal/packet pickup option has been added on 9/27 at @DickPond_STC . This is a drive-thru pickup in the parking lot. Have your bib number + ID. A friend can pick up your packet with a copy of your ID or a picture of it on their phone.

Please check out the parking guidelines for race day. More information is in the Runner Guide on our website! #parking #FVM #foxvalley

Packet Pickup Information! More details are in the Runner Guide available on our website! #fvm #foxvalley #packetpickup

Take a look at our Weekend Schedule! All details can be found in the Runner Guide on our website! #raceweekend #FVM #foxvalley

10 Day Countdown! Who's Ready?! #FVM #foxvalley #runillinois

The 2026 Runner's Guide is available on our website! 🔗 in bio! Click 'Info' > 'Race Week' > 'Race Guides' or scroll down to find them.

Upcoming Deadline! Runners must register by 9/11/26 at 11:59 PM to receive their Endurance Award at this year's race! #upcomingdeadline #runners #FVM

Upcoming Deadline on 9/11/26 11:59 PM! If you need to switch to virtual, make sure you do so by the deadline to keep your endurance streak alive! #upcomingdeadline #runners #FVM

The 2026 Spectator Guide is available on our website! 🔗 in bio! Click 'Info' > 'Race Week' > 'Race Guides' or scroll down to find them.

Check your Endurance Award Status before the deadline on 9/11!🏅🎖️ Head to the 'Info' tab, then 'Awards'. Scroll down to find your applicable candidate list! 🔗 in bio! #enduranceawards #fvm #foxvalley #run #marathonraces

Run the Fox Valley Marathon, Half Marathon OR Fall Final 20 AND the Naperville Half Marathon to complete the Valley & ‘Ville two-race challenge to earn the Valley &’Ville medal. #tworacechallange #valleyville #challenge #runners

Who's getting excited?! #1monthcountdown #foxvalley #runrunrun

Upcoming Deadline! Runners must register by 9/11/26 at 11:59 PM to receive their Endurance Award at this year's race! #upcomingdeadline #runners #FVM

Upcoming Deadline on 9/11/26 11:59 PM! If you need to switch to virtual, make sure you do so by the deadline to keep your endurance streak alive! #upcomingdeadline #runners #FVM

Learn more by visiting the Naperville website > Info > Awards OR the Fox Valley Website > Info > Awards. **Updated 2026 medal graphic coming soon! #tworacechallange #valleyville #challenge #runners

Looking to raise money for your school team or club? Consider volunteering at the Fox Valley Marathon Races! Visit the 🔗 in our bio for contact information and applications! #fundraising #volunteer #fvm #foxvalley

Endurance Award status has been updated as of 8/3/26 on our website. 🏅🎖️ Head to the 'Info' tab, then 'Awards'. Scroll down to find your applicable candidate list! 🔗 in bio! #enduranceawards #fvm #foxvalley #run #marathonraces