Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 8K
Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 8K is a trail running and running race on February 20, 2027 in Aurora, IL, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- February 20, 2027 (203 days to go)
- Location
- 1680 5th Ave, Aurora, IL
- Price
- $40
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Registration Has Moved
The Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series has returned to a single race website for 2027 registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Batavia/FoxValleyWinterChallengeTrailSeries
The 5K, 8K, and 10K events are now all managed through one convenient registration page, allowing participants to register for any combination of races and take advantage of our new series swag rewards.
The 2027 schedule includes:
5K – January 23, 2027
8K – February 20, 2027
10K – March 14, 2027
Please visit the official 2027 Winter Challenge registration page:
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Batavia/FoxValleyWinterChallengeTrailSeries
We look forward to seeing you on the trails this winter!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
37°
Typical Low
21°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aurora, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Aurora, IL
Population
179,867
as of 2023
City Elevation
700 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 8K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
203
Days to train
- Race
- Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 8K
- Date
- February 20, 2027
- Location
- 1680 5th Ave, Aurora, IL
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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16 miles away
Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5k/8k/10k
5K · 8K / 5 Mile · 10K · From $40 · 39W115 Main St.
9 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Aurora than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 8K
Feb 20, 2027