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Running on the river: Fox Valley Marathon

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Runners start to gather near the finish line before last year's Fox Valley Marathon Races in St. Charles. More than 2,000 competitors ran a half marathon, a 20 mile race, and a full 26.2 mile marathon, as well as a kid's race. Eventual marathon winner Tim Cunningham of Virginia is at lower left, partly obscured by the sign. He ran the entire race in bare feet.

John Starks | Staff Photographer, 2011

Tim Cunningham looks at the soles of his feet shortly after crossing the finish line to win last year's 26.2 mile Fox Valley Marathon. He ran the entire race without shoes. .

John Starks | Staff Photographer, 2011

Runners are a colorful blur of motion as they start the Fox Valley Marathon in St. Charles.

John Starks | Staff Photographer, 2011

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Although registration is closed for the Fox Valley Marathon, Half Marathon and Fall Final 20, spectators are encouraged to come and cheer for their favorite runners. "Last year we had over 1,000 spectators, mostly family and friends (of the runners)," said Tony Andracki, media relations coordinator for the event, which starts at 7 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 in St. Charles.