Geneva Enacts Road Closures for Fox Valley Marathon This Sunday

Geneva, Fox Valley Marathon, St. Charles, Batavia, North Aurora, September 21, 7 a.m., Illinois Route 31, Fabyan Parkway


URGENT UPDATE: Geneva officials have confirmed the closure of several key downtown streets early on Sunday, September 21, to facilitate the annual Fox Valley Marathon. The race kicks off at 7 a.m. in nearby St. Charles and will navigate through Geneva, Batavia, and North Aurora, culminating across the Fox River.
Road closures will be enforced from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the following thoroughfares:
– Illinois Route 31 from Roosevelt Street in St. Charles to Fabyan Parkway
– Stevens Street from Route 31 to Fifth Street
– Ford Street from Route 31 to Fifth Street
– North Fifth Street from Stevens to Peyton streets
– Peyton Street from Fifth Street to Route 31
– State Street/Route 38 from State Route 25 to Seventh Street
– James Street from Route 31 to Fifth Street
– South Fifth Street from James to Campbell streets
– Campbell Street from Fifth to Third streets
– Third Street from Campbell to Fulton streets
– Fulton Street from Third Street to Route 31
Officials are urging motorists to plan accordingly as detours will be in effect. Eastbound traffic on Route 38 will divert south on Seventh Street, then east on Franklin Street, and south on Third Street to Route 31. Westbound traffic will follow the same route in reverse.
For those traveling south on Route 31, the detour will lead west on Roosevelt Street, south on Third Street in St. Charles, then east on State Street, and south on Seventh Street before reconnecting to Route 31.
Motorists are advised to avoid downtown Geneva if possible and utilize Route 25, Fabyan Parkway, and Randall Road to circumvent closures. Marathon officials and local police will be on-site to manage traffic and assist residents within the race course.
This annual event brings together the community and participants from across the region, highlighting the importance of public safety and accessibility. For more details on the marathon, visit fv26.com.
Stay tuned for further updates on road conditions and marathon activities as the event approaches.