The #1 Boston Qualifiers in the USA  the last 10 years.  This is a course specifically designed to get you to Boston. 

A 4.8 mile loop 1 and then 7-3.05 mile loop course offers plenty of shade, scenic views of parks and forest preserves bordering the river, and a glimpse of downtown Batavia. 

The paved trail along both sides of the Fox Valley River is near pancake flat.

The path, river proximity, dawn starting time, and average lows in the mid 50's make for a high probability of ideal racing conditions.

And the 8 loop course means 16 Aid Stations, 8 shots at the Elite Water Bottle table (yes, you are treated like an elite runner in this one), and plenty of opportunities for race-provided gel, oranges, and of course, your own cheering section.

Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon

Human Interest Story

Denise Hatcher, of Aurora, and Jill Diaz, of Chicago, were just two of several runners in the 184 person filed to use the Last Chance 26.2 Chicagoland Marathon to qualify for the Boston Marathon

Two Aurora University Women Qualify for Boston Marathon at Last Chance 26.2 Marathon Chicagoland

Post-Race Review/ Results

Cameron Ausen won the Last Change BQ.2 Marathon with a time of 2 hours 39 minutes and 9 seconds. The 3.2 mile loop provided runners with a last minute chance to qualify for the Boston Marathon.

Marathoners Take Their Run at Boston at Last Chance BQ.2

This was a clean, simple, and powerful course

Flat and Fast - Helpful Volunteers - Great Day

Excellent organization and communication.

Perfect organization Will come back for another PR

Organization well-done & volunteers are stellar!

This race is phenomenal! Can't recommend enough!

I got my BQ, but I didn't love running loops

This was an amazing venue and an amazing race!

Easily qualified for my 3rd Boston Marathon!

Excellent race course, organization, atmosphere!

Awesome  race. Loved the course and support!

One of the best marathons I have EVER DONE!

Beautiful setting for well organized small race

2nd time running this race. Great experience.

good course, friendly organizers, great crowd!

Well organized race, designed to help you BQ

How do I love this marathon? Let me count the ways

Awesome experience, top of the line marathon!

Perfect weather and perfect course for an 8 min PR

Excellent organization & support, felt like elite.

I am already looking forward to running it in 2016

Kudos to great organization and volunteers

Qualified for 2016, but will  running it again!

Flat & Fast BQ Course that makes everyone an Elite

One of the best of 49 marathons I have run.

Great race, optimized for qualifying for Boston.

Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon

Marathon Results