
Awards
What Are Endurance Awards?
Fast runners are great, but we’re endurance runners in it for the long haul. Being strong enough to run year after year is impressive and at the Fox Valley Marathon Races, we want to recognize your accomplishment. Whether you’ve been with us for 1, 2, 3 or more consecutive years, come back for another. Add to your streak, and get a great medal highlighting your years with us. Runners who finish 13.1+ for consecutive years are eligible for premium awards in addition to their Endurance Medal.
DEADLINE: Runners must register by 11:59 p.m. CDT on 9/12 to receive their Endurance Award at This Year’s Race!
Premium Endurance Awards
Finish the Fox Valley Marathon, Half Marathon, or Fall Final 20 to qualify for these PREMIUM Endurance Awards.
5 Year Finishers
Quarter Zip
8 Year Finishers
10x Finisher
Medal Rack
11 Year Finishers
Stemless Rocks or
Wine Glass
CHICAGOLAND
DISTANCE
CHALLENGE

Runners interested in the Chicagoland Triple Crown OR Valley & ‘Ville medal
MUST register for their Naperville Race and Challenge Medal by 11:59 p.m. CDT on September 30!

CHICAGOLAND TRIPLE CROWN
Complete the Valley & ‘Ville requirements, plus an
in-person race in the City of Chicago limits. See race options. You MUST choose your challenge race at the time on your Naperville registration to qualify.
The October Naperville 5K will qualify for your Chicagoland Triple Crown race IF you are an official finisher of a 26.2 mile race in the city of Chicago the weekend of 10/12 and 10/13.
Complete the three-race challenge and you’ll earn the Chicagoland Triple Crown medal. Limit one challenge medal per Naperville/Fox Valley paired registration.

Valley & 'Ville
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. An official or virtual Fox Valley 13.1 or longer finish is required to qualify for a Chicago Distance Challenge medal
* Must be an official finisher of each race to qualify.
** Must be an official finisher of each race to qualify.
*** This promotion is not affiliated with any other running events in the chicagoland area. Based on published results as of October 12, 2025. Medals awarded at the CHICAGOLAND DISTANCE CHALLENGE™ tent at the Naperville Half Marathon Race Village. Final medal design subject to change.
Age Group Awards
All 4 race distances give overall awards for the top 3 Male and Female in-person finishers
All 4 race distances give an overall "Ageless Award" for the oldest (not fastest) over-75 official finisher (must finish within the 13:45 per mile time limit, or 20:00 per mile time limit for the 5k)
Age group awards are given for 26.2, 13.1, and 5k in-person races to the top 10% of finishers in each age bracket (minimum 2 awards per bracket)
5K Male and Female: 6-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
13.1 Male and Female: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
26.2 Male and Female: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
NOTE:
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The Fall Final 20 is considered a tune-up for a later fall marathon. Age group awards are not given for this distance.
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Virtual bibbed runners are not eligible for overall or age group awards.
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Additional age groups (gender ID, 75 or older, etc.) will be added if the number of participants in that age group exceeds 10.
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Additional overall awards (gender ID, etc.) will be added if the number of participants in that category exceeds 50.