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Run for the Dogs 5k - Aurora
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Run for the Dogs 5k - Aurora

Aurora, Illinois, United States View on map
Jul 18, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

 

Run for the Dogs 5k 5K features a scenic course!  

Join us on Saturday July 18, 2026 for an exciting "Run for the Dogs Themed" event that features the scenic views of Waubonsie Lake Park in Aurora, IL!  With awesome swag for all dog lovers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time!  Due to the popularity of this event, we will have 3 start times at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.!

This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.  Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.   

Registration Includes:

  • Short Sleeve T-Shirt
  • Finisher Medal for Humans
  • Dog Medal Charm
  • 5k Run/Walk Entry
  • Chip Timed Race Bib
  • Live Race Results
  • Finish Line Treats For  Dogs!

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Running

5k

Jul 18, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$50.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Aurora.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 19.9° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 28.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 19.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 32.9°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
15.7
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
2.9mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
75.0%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

No course map published yet.

The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 17 Aurora events

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