Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 8K
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 10:00AM CST
- Location Aurora, Illinois
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating winter adventure at the Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 8K on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in beautiful Aurora, Kane. This invigorating trail race kicks off at the Oakhurst Forest Preserve, where participants will tackle a challenging quad-burning climb right from the start. Prepare for a thrilling 8K journey through diverse terrains, including wide-open paths and winding woods, with the possibility of snow, ice, mud, or a mix of all three!
As the second leg of the Winter Challenge Trail Series, this race is perfect for both seasoned trail runners and those looking to test their limits. All finishers will be rewarded with a custom medal and premium cold-weather swag, along with the pride of conquering that daunting hill. If you're participating in the full series, this race brings you closer to unlocking a stunning three-piece medal set and additional bonus gear. So lace up your trail shoes, bundle up, and join in for a fun-filled day of winter trail running that promises to be both challenging and unforgettable!
As the second leg of the Winter Challenge Trail Series, this race is perfect for both seasoned trail runners and those looking to test their limits. All finishers will be rewarded with a custom medal and premium cold-weather swag, along with the pride of conquering that daunting hill. If you're participating in the full series, this race brings you closer to unlocking a stunning three-piece medal set and additional bonus gear. So lace up your trail shoes, bundle up, and join in for a fun-filled day of winter trail running that promises to be both challenging and unforgettable!
Organiser's Description
Ready to charge straight up a sledding hill to start your race? Yep, we thought so. Race #2 of the Fox Valley Winter Challenge kicks off with a quad-burning climb that sets the tone for a seriously fun and seriously tough 8K adventure.
On February 21, we return to Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora, where wide-open paths, winding woods, and a healthy dose of winter unpredictability await. The trails here roll and twist through some of our favorite terrain in the seriesexpect snow, ice, mud, or maybe a surprise combo of all three.
The 8K is the middle challenge of the 2026 Winter Challenge Trail Series, sandwiched between our 5K and 10K races. Whether youre running this as a one-off or as part of the Trail Series Combo, youre in for a legit test of winter trail toughness.
All finishers will earn a custom medal and premium cold-weather swag, plus bragging rights for conquering that beastly hill at the start. And if you're doing the full series, this race gets you one step closer to unlocking the full three-piece medal set and bonus gear.
So throw on your trail shoes, bundle up, and get ready to climb, cruise, and maybe slide your way through one of the most fun (and humbling) trail races of the season.
You can sign up 2 or 3 races from any of the race websites, however here are their specific addresses:
5K: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Batavia/FoxValleyWinterChallengeTrailSeries1
8K: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Aurora/FoxValleyWinterChallengeTrailSeries2
10K: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/StCharles/FoxValleyWinterChallengeTrailSeries3
On February 21, we return to Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora, where wide-open paths, winding woods, and a healthy dose of winter unpredictability await. The trails here roll and twist through some of our favorite terrain in the seriesexpect snow, ice, mud, or maybe a surprise combo of all three.
The 8K is the middle challenge of the 2026 Winter Challenge Trail Series, sandwiched between our 5K and 10K races. Whether youre running this as a one-off or as part of the Trail Series Combo, youre in for a legit test of winter trail toughness.
All finishers will earn a custom medal and premium cold-weather swag, plus bragging rights for conquering that beastly hill at the start. And if you're doing the full series, this race gets you one step closer to unlocking the full three-piece medal set and bonus gear.
So throw on your trail shoes, bundle up, and get ready to climb, cruise, and maybe slide your way through one of the most fun (and humbling) trail races of the season.
You can sign up 2 or 3 races from any of the race websites, however here are their specific addresses:
5K: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Batavia/FoxValleyWinterChallengeTrailSeries1
8K: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Aurora/FoxValleyWinterChallengeTrailSeries2
10K: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/StCharles/FoxValleyWinterChallengeTrailSeries3
Races
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Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 8k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & 2026 Giveaway
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM CST)
$43.40
Held at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora
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