Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago
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Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago (Aurora, IL)
Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago is a multi-distance running event held in Aurora, Illinois at 998 Kautz Rd on August 30, 2026. The event program includes several in-person race options and a virtual race option that can be completed remotely.
Distances and youth options:
- 5k - 3.1 miles
- 10k - 6.2 miles
- 15K
- 1 Mile - untimed, includes bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal
- Kids Dash - 50 m, untimed, youth-sized shirt and kid-specific medal
Race services and participant items include chip timing with live results and awards, custom bibs, designer shirts, custom finisher medals for most distances, free race photos, and treats at the finish line including Kona Ice. Youth pricing is specified for the 5k and 10k for ages 12 and under.
A "Volunteer then Run" option combines event volunteering with a post-shift run; volunteers are asked to arrive before packet pickup. A virtual race option is available with its own registration window and includes the event swag.
Team registration offers staged refunds: when a team reaches four registrants, each team member receives a $5 refund; at ten registrants, an additional $5 refund is issued for a total of $10 refunded per team member. Registration periods vary by event, with some opening in 2024 and several closing in late spring or late August 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
