Fox Valley Marathon
Fox Valley Marathon race day weather
Mild rain, adjust pace accordingly
Runners will face temperatures starting at 68°F and holding steady at 65°F to 68°F throughout the event. With light rain expected at a rate of 0.10 in/hr, humidity will remain high at 95%, creating a muggy environment. Wind will be moderate at 14 mph from the NE, with a mix of headwind, tailwind, and crosswind on the course. Runners should adjust their pacing strategies and ensure adequate hydration to combat the humidity.
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Fox Valley Marathon route and elevation
The Fox Valley Marathon course has about 650 ft (198 m) of climbing and 650 ft (198 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is flatter than 59% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. It has no steep miles: no mile climbs more than 55 ft (17 m).
Biggest climbs
- Miles 0.2 to 2.9: climbs about 55 ft (16 m).
- Miles 10.7 to 13.8: climbs about 55 ft (16 m).
- Miles 17.5 to 20.6: climbs about 55 ft (16 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:30:40 here (40 seconds slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:00:45 here (45 seconds slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:30:50 here (50 seconds slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ft | 26 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 2 | 17 ft | 10 ft | 8:03 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 3 | 46 ft | 18 ft | 8:13 | 9:24 | 10:34 |
| 4 | 51 ft | 63 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 5 | 38 ft | 75 ft | 7:50 | 8:57 | 10:05 |
| 6 | 41 ft | 55 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 7 | 34 ft | 43 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 8 | 29 ft | 25 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 9 | 37 ft | 25 ft | 8:05 | 9:14 | 10:24 |
| 10 | 44 ft | 76 ft | 7:51 | 8:58 | 10:05 |
| 11 | 30 ft | 17 ft | 8:05 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 12 | 26 ft | 24 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| 13 | 23 ft | 12 ft | 8:04 | 9:14 | 10:23 |
| 14 | 43 ft | 39 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 15 | 14 ft | 30 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 16 | 42 ft | 32 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:22 |
| 17 | 46 ft | 65 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:09 |
| 18 | 23 ft | 16 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:20 |
| 19 | 28 ft | 25 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 20 | 21 ft | 14 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 21 | 43 ft | 50 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 22 | 42 ft | 16 ft | 8:12 | 9:23 | 10:33 |
| 23 | 11 ft | 21 ft | 7:57 | 9:04 | 10:13 |
| 24 | 32 ft | 33 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 25 | 28 ft | 7 ft | 8:09 | 9:18 | 10:28 |
| 26 | 6 ft | 16 ft | 7:56 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| Last 0.2 | 17 ft | 3 ft | 1:54 | 2:10 | 2:26 |
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About the Fox Valley Marathon
Combining small race atmosphere with big race amenities, the Fox Valley Marathon, Half Marathon, and Fall Final 20 are ideal for both veterans looking for a fast race, as well as first timers looking for an uncrowded, supportive, family-friendly race setting. Starting and ending in historic downtown St Charles, IL, the course winds through picturesque Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, and Aurora to a spectacular finish across the Fox River that can be seen from over a mile away. The course offers fantastic viewing spots for families and supporters, as well as frequent and well positioned aid stations that are staffed by the most supportive volunteer teams of any race you’ve run. Source
