Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago
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Event overview
The Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago takes place on August 30, 2026 in Greater Chicago, IL (60504). The event group includes the following distances and options:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15K
- 1 Mile
- Kids Dash (ages 10 and under)
- Volunteer then Run
- Virtual Race
Entry prices range from $17 to $42. Youth pricing for the 5k and 10k is $17 for ages 12 and under. Virtual participants receive a digital bib, event shirt, finisher medal, and mailed packet; virtual packets ship the Wednesday after the race.
Logistics and features
The 5k/10k/15k events use chip timing with live results and awards. The 1 Mile and Kids Dash are untimed; the Kids Dash includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a kids-specific medal. The 5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a finisher medal. Free photos and a Kona Ice truck at the finish are listed among event amenities.
Age-group awards are offered for the 5k/10k/15k, with overall and masters (40+) categories and age brackets from 10 & under through 80+. Kid's Dash, 1-Mile, and Virtual events do not qualify for age-group awards. Course maps note a double out-and-back for the 10k and a triple out-and-back for the 15K; courses may change due to permit or volunteer restrictions. Packet pickup is available on race day beginning one and a half hours before the race. The event has a no-refund policy and will transfer entries to virtual if the venue requires cancellation or if ice hazards occur. Volunteer roles receive future race entry credits or an opt-out Amazon gift card, and sponsors include Rosedale International. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
