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Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series

Name: Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series
Start: 2027-02-20
End: 2027-02-20
Location: St. Charles

St. Charles, United States • 20 Feb 2027

Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 8K

The Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 8K is scheduled for February 20, 2027, at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora, Illinois. The event is listed at 1680 5th Ave, Aurora, IL 60504. The race distance for this event is 8K and the posted registration fee is $40.00.

For 2027 the series is managed through a single consolidated registration page. This consolidated registration allows participants to register for any combination of the series races and to access the series swag rewards offered for 2027.

The 2027 series schedule includes the following race dates and distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5K, January 23, 2027
8K, February 20, 2027
10K, March 14, 2027

United States Illinois St. Charles

Race information

Registration Facebook

8 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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