Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Summer Sizzler - Greater Chicago
Summer Sizzler takes place in Greater Chicago on 08/22/2027 and offers both in person and virtual race options. The event includes a range of distances and youth and adult entries.
- Kids Dash: 50 m
- 1 Mile: 1 Mile
- 5K: 3.1 Miles
- 10K: 6.2 Miles
- 15K: 15K
- Virtual Race: 3.1 Miles (virtual)
- Volunteer then Run: 3 Miles
Registration opens 10/1/2026. Some in person races have an earlier registration close date of 05/19/2027, while other events close on 08/22/2027. Entry fees vary by event, with examples in the range of $17 to $42. Youth pricing is noted for 5K and 10K entries for ages 12 and under at $17.
Race services and participant items include chip timing with live results and awards, custom bibs, designer shirts, and custom finisher medals for 5K, 10K, and 15K. The 1 Mile entry is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal. The Kids Dash includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted kids medal. The virtual option also offers event swag.
Additional event features include free photos, treats at the finish line, and complimentary Kona Ice. Team registration refunds are structured so that when a team reaches four registered members each member is refunded $5, and when a team reaches ten members another $5 is refunded for a total of $10. The Volunteer then Run option asks volunteers to arrive 30 minutes before packet pickup and allows them to run afterward. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
