The 5 Year Medal Series

Any distance will fit into
your streak display!

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Miss a year? We will have a "filler" medal available for purchase.
picture is a pre-production design and subject to change

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A unique and impressive display of your achievements. Start yours in 2025 or 2026!

We're excited to present the 5 Year Finisher Medal Series for the Fox Valley Marathon, Half Marathon, Fall Final 20 and 5K! The official finisher medals for the 2025 through 2029 events link together for an impressive tabletop or wall display. Each medal will be dedicated to one of the 4 cities the races run through:

2025**: City of Geneva
2026: City of Batavia
2027: Village of North Aurora
2028: City of St. Charles

2029's 20-year commemorative medal will complete** the set, and all medals will interconnect magnetically to make a unique LARGE display.

Unable to participate in-person on race day? We've got you covered!

virtual runners get the same finisher medal as in person runners
a "filler" medal will be available for purchase for those who miss a year

**Runners can begin their series in 2026 and elect a Geneva-focused finisher medal to complete their series in 2030!

Excited?

Get 4 years of deep discounts by committing now!

See below for details.

Ready to commit to your 5 Year Series?

Sign up here for the Series Discount and save $100!

Get $40 off each of your 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 registrations by paying $60 now.

That's $100 in total savings!

Runners ready to commit to the series can lock in the best price on their registration. Pay $60 and sign up for the Series Discount now to get $40 off your registration fee in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. That's $100 in total savings!

Instructions on redeeming your discount will be emailed when registration opens each Nov.
Monthly reminders to redeem your discount will be emailed to you Dec through May.
$40 discount is valid for any Half Marathon, Fall Final 20, and Marathon registration.
Discounts must be redeemed by May 31st each year for full value.
Discounts are not valid with other Fox Valley Marathon Races promotions.
Available through 9/30/2026

Medal Series FAQ

Medal Series FaQ

I'm starting my series in 2026. Will I be able to complete my display?
Yes! Runners of the 2030 Fox Valley Marathon Races can elect to have their official finisher medal fit into the 5 Year Series display. Details regarding this will be announced on a later date.

Do I have to run the same distance every year?
No. All medals are the same size so any distance will interconnect.

Can I run virtually?
Yes! If you're unable to make race day you can register for the virtual race to collect your medal for that year.

How do the medals connect?
Medals are magnetized and will connect to the 2029 finisher medal.

What if I miss a year?
A filler piece will be available for purchase in the event you can't run live or virtual a year. A filler piece WILL NOT be available for the 2029 Finisher Medal. Runners looking to complete their display MUST participate in person or virtually for 2029.

How do I redeem my Series Discount?
Runners who have signed up for the Series Discount will be emailed every year when registration opens with instructions on how to redeem their discount.

I want to run the 5k. Will my Series Discount still work?
5k participants who have signed up for the Series Discount can get $20 off their entry fee. Please email us at info@fv26.com to take advantage of this option.

I missed the deadline to use my Series Discount. Can I still redeem it?
Runners who miss the 5/31 deadline to redeem their Series Discount can still get $20 off their registration fee. Please email us at info@fv26.com.

September 20, 2026

St. Charles, IL

The 5 Year Medal Series

Any distance will fit into
your streak display!

Miss a year? We will have a "filler" medal available for purchase.
picture is a pre-production design and subject to change

A unique and impressive display of your achievements. Start yours in 2025 or 2026!

Ready to commit to your 5 Year Series?

Sign up here for the Series Discount and save $100!

Get $40 off each of your 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 registrations by paying $60 now.

That's $100 in total savings!

Medal Series FAQ

I'm starting my series in 2026. Will I be able to complete my display?
Yes! Runners of the 2030 Fox Valley Marathon Races can elect to have their official finisher medal fit into the 5 Year Series display. Details regarding this will be announced on a later date.

Do I have to run the same distance every year?
No. All medals are the same size so any distance will interconnect.

Can I run virtually?
Yes! If you're unable to make race day you can register for the virtual race to collect your medal for that year.

How do the medals connect?
Medals are magnetized and will connect to the 2029 finisher medal.

What if I miss a year?
A filler piece will be available for purchase in the event you can't run live or virtual a year. A filler piece WILL NOT be available for the 2029 Finisher Medal. Runners looking to complete their display MUST participate in person or virtually for 2029.

How do I redeem my Series Discount?
Runners who have signed up for the Series Discount will be emailed every year when registration opens with instructions on how to redeem their discount.

I want to run the 5k. Will my Series Discount still work?
5k participants who have signed up for the Series Discount can get $20 off their entry fee. Please email us at info@fv26.com to take advantage of this option.

I missed the deadline to use my Series Discount. Can I still redeem it?
Runners who miss the 5/31 deadline to redeem their Series Discount can still get $20 off their registration fee. Please email us at info@fv26.com.

The 5 Year Medal Series

Any distance will fit into your streak display!

Miss a year? We will have a "filler" medal available for purchase. *picture is a pre-production design and subject to change*

A unique and impressive display of your achievements. Start yours in 2025 or 2026!

Ready to commit to your 5 Year Series?

Sign up here for the Series Discount and save $100!

Get $40 off each of your 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 registrations by paying $60 now.

That's $100 in total savings!

Medal Series FAQ

I'm starting my series in 2026. Will I be able to complete my display? Yes! Runners of the 2030 Fox Valley Marathon Races can elect to have their official finisher medal fit into the 5 Year Series display. Details regarding this will be announced on a later date.

Do I have to run the same distance every year? No. All medals are the same size so any distance will interconnect.

Can I run virtually? Yes! If you're unable to make race day you can register for the virtual race to collect your medal for that year.

How do the medals connect? Medals are magnetized and will connect to the 2029 finisher medal.

What if I miss a year? A filler piece will be available for purchase in the event you can't run live or virtual a year. A filler piece WILL NOT be available for the 2029 Finisher Medal. Runners looking to complete their display MUST participate in person or virtually for 2029.

How do I redeem my Series Discount? Runners who have signed up for the Series Discount will be emailed every year when registration opens with instructions on how to redeem their discount.

I want to run the 5k. Will my Series Discount still work? 5k participants who have signed up for the Series Discount can get $20 off their entry fee. Please email us at info@fv26.com to take advantage of this option.

I missed the deadline to use my Series Discount. Can I still redeem it? Runners who miss the 5/31 deadline to redeem their Series Discount can still get $20 off their registration fee. Please email us at info@fv26.com.

Any distance will fit into
your streak display!

Miss a year? We will have a "filler" medal available for purchase.
picture is a pre-production design and subject to change

I'm starting my series in 2026. Will I be able to complete my display?
Yes! Runners of the 2030 Fox Valley Marathon Races can elect to have their official finisher medal fit into the 5 Year Series display. Details regarding this will be announced on a later date.

Do I have to run the same distance every year?
No. All medals are the same size so any distance will interconnect.

Can I run virtually?
Yes! If you're unable to make race day you can register for the virtual race to collect your medal for that year.

How do the medals connect?
Medals are magnetized and will connect to the 2029 finisher medal.

What if I miss a year?
A filler piece will be available for purchase in the event you can't run live or virtual a year. A filler piece WILL NOT be available for the 2029 Finisher Medal. Runners looking to complete their display MUST participate in person or virtually for 2029.

How do I redeem my Series Discount?
Runners who have signed up for the Series Discount will be emailed every year when registration opens with instructions on how to redeem their discount.

I want to run the 5k. Will my Series Discount still work?
5k participants who have signed up for the Series Discount can get $20 off their entry fee. Please email us at info@fv26.com to take advantage of this option.

I missed the deadline to use my Series Discount. Can I still redeem it?
Runners who miss the 5/31 deadline to redeem their Series Discount can still get $20 off their registration fee. Please email us at info@fv26.com.