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Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series

St. Charles, United States • 24 Jan 2026

Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5K

The Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5K is scheduled for January 24, 2026 in Batavia, Illinois (60510). The event place is listed as 39W115 Main St, Batavia, at Dick Young Forest Preserve. The listed price for the 5K is $35. There are 160 spots left and the price increases after November 30, 2025.

Course and series

The 5K follows winding trails with open prairie views and a mix of surfaces: grass, dirt, and crushed limestone. Trail conditions may include snow, slush, mud, or dry trails depending on winter weather. This race is the first of a three-part Winter Challenge series that also includes an 8K in Aurora on February 21, 2026 and a 10K in St. Charles on March 22, 2026. A series bundle option is offered for two or three races with a $5 discount per event. Finisher medals are designed to connect into a single display, and finishers receive custom winter swag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois St. Charles

Race information

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