Run for the Dogs 5k - Aurora
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
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Aurora, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:34 AM and sets at 8:24 PM local time (CDT) in Aurora on July 18, 2026 — 14h 50m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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2026 results — Run for the Dogs 5k - Aurora
5k · 375 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenneth Franco | 1:12 | 0:23 /mi |
| 1 | Steve Cocat | 6:02 | 1:57 /mi |
| 2 | Bibby Testin | 1:51 | 0:36 /mi |
| 3 | Timothy Nelson | 17:49 | 5:45 /mi |
| 4 | FELIX YORK | 18:10 | 5:52 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Other races near Aurora
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
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Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/Walk
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Aurora
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Aurora 5K Races 10 races
- Aurora Running Calendar 2026 14 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 15 Aurora events
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