Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago

Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT

Location: Aurora, IL; 998 Kautz Rd, 60504
Type: RUN

At a glance

A welcoming summer run in Aurora, perfect for families and friends, featuring great swag, free photos, and delicious treats.

Who it's for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

The annual Summer Sizzler in Aurora, IL, offers a delightful way to enjoy the end of summer. This family-friendly event features 6.2-mile, 5K, 10K, and 15K distances, plus a kids' dash, making it welcoming for all ages and abilities. Runners can look forward to a flat course, mild weather, and a host of enjoyable perks. It's designed for a relaxed, fun experience, whether you join in person or virtually.

What to expect

Enjoy a flat course with mild weather, suitable for walkers and runners.
Receive a designer shirt, custom medal, and free race photos.
Indulge in delicious finish line treats and complimentary Kona Ice.

Standout details

Designer shirt & custom medal
Free race photos
Complimentary Kona Ice
Youth pricing & team refunds

Perks & features

Medal
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

50m
Sun, Aug 30, 7:00 AM CDT · From $20.83
Opens Nov 4, 2024, 2:00 AM CST · Closes Aug 30, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
1 Miles
Sun, Aug 30, 7:00 AM CDT · From $25.98
Opens Nov 4, 2024, 11:03 AM CST · Closes Aug 30, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, Aug 30, 7:00 AM CDT · From $42.28
Opens Nov 4, 2024, 2:00 AM CST · Closes May 26, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 4 more options

6.2 Miles
Sun, Aug 30, 7:00 AM CDT · From $42.28
Opens Nov 4, 2024, 2:00 AM CST · Closes May 26, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
15K
Sun, Aug 30, 7:00 AM CDT · From $42.28
Opens Nov 4, 2024, 2:00 AM CST · Closes May 26, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Volunteer then Run
Sun, Aug 30, 7:00 AM CDT · From $20.83
Opens Nov 4, 2024, 11:03 AM CST · Closes Aug 30, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Virtual Race
Sun, Aug 30, 7:00 AM CDT · From $46.28
Opens May 25, 2024, 3:19 PM CDT · Closes Aug 30, 2026, 6:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Flat
Walkers welcome

From the organizer

Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k! A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

Chip-timing with live results and awards

Free photos

Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

FREE Kona Ice

Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

5k/10k/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

🏁🏅Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 4 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register another $5 will be refunded for a total of $10!

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