Become A Member
The Fox River Trail Runners (FRTR), was founded in 1995 to promote running in the Fox Valley (from Elgin to Aurora). We are a running club, and 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Corporation with over 400 Members. We host and manage four races a year that raise funds for multiple charitable organizations in the Fox Valley area. We also provide educational seminars, spring/fall race training programs, social events for runners, annual scholarship awards to local area youth for their freshman or sophomore years of post-secondary education, and financial support for a local youth running club.
Save by signing up for one of our 2-year plans! Our family memberships include 2-adults plus children! Learn more about the benefits of becoming a member today!
NOTE: Member Voting Rights – Members of Fox River Trail Runners have the right to vote on certain matters pertaining to the governance of the club, such as voting on the election of directors and on amendments to the club’s Bylaws. Individual and family memberships that are active (i.e., current membership with dues fully paid) and in good standing, as of the date that is thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of voting on any matter submitted to a vote of the members, are entitled to one (1) vote on each such matter. Members that are in arrears in their dues (i.e., having an inactive membership) at the time of the commencement of a vote by the members on any matter may not participate in such vote. Individual membership comes with one (1) vote to be cast by the individual holding such membership, and family membership comes with one (1) vote to be cast by designated “head” of the family, who must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, as reflected in the records of the Club.
Membership Benefits
Become a member of the Fox River Trail Runners, support the club and enjoy these benefits and more:
- Organized Group Training and Fun Runs Year-Round
- Member Discounts for FRTR Races
- 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon Training Programs
- Runner Education Programs and Seminars
- Other Social Events Throughout the Year, Including Our Year-End Holiday Party
- Club Race Circuit with Member Discounts for Certain Races
- Recognition and Awards for the Race Circuit Winners
- Eligibility for the FRTR Scholarship Program
A big benefit for many of us is knowing we are supporting our local community. FRTR hosts and manages four races per year to help fund our operations and raise money for local charities. FRTR donates a minimum of $5 of every race registrant to local charity partners. Our $5, plus amounts donated by individual race registrants, results in about $25,000 to $30,000 being donated to deserving local charities every year.
We are also very proud of the FRTR Scholarship Program (one eligibility criteria is FRTR membership) which makes available college scholarship awards to local area youth.
FRTR also provides financial support to the youth Accelerators Running Club. This is a great organization encouraging local youth to fall in love with the sport of running. Many Accelerators go on to receive our college scholarships, and hopefully continue running as a life-long activity.