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Aurora 5K Events This Summer: Register Same-Day at Waubonsie Lake Park

Local 5K opportunities this summer include same-day registration options and venue details at Waubonsie Lake Park.

By Aurora Sport Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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The 1st Annual APRCC Coqui 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM CDT on July 19, 2026, in Aurora, IL, giving residents a same-day option to join a local race before registration fees rise after July 15, 2026.

Registration Steps for First-Time Runners

Participants can sign up through findarace.com for the Coqui event or eventbrite.com listings for other Aurora races. The Run for the Dogs 5k on July 18, 2026, lists expected attendance between 100 and 500 people, allowing new runners to gauge event size before committing. Fees for the Coqui 5K increase after July 15, 2026, so early registration avoids the higher rate.

Venue and Timing Details at Waubonsie Lake Park

Waubonsie Lake Park at 998 Kautz Rd hosts multiple events, including the Treat Trot Greater Chicago 2026 held on July 5, 2026, and the I Am the Storm 5K and 10K with a 9:00 AM start time. Race-day packet pickup for the I Am the Storm event begins at 7:45 AM at the same address, giving runners a fixed location for check-in without needing additional travel across Aurora.

Future Brewery Series Events and Participation

The 2026 IL Brewery Running Series lists two August 5K fun runs in Aurora: one on August 9 at Blind Corner I Go Brewing and another on August 22 at Two Brothers Tap House. These events provide a sequence of local races after the July dates, allowing runners to plan participation across multiple weekends using the same eventbrite.es portal for entry.

Local runners can prepare by confirming start times and packet pickup windows listed for each race. The concentration of events at Waubonsie Lake Park reduces the need to learn new routes for successive races. Checking active.com and letsdothis.com listings supplies additional schedule updates for Aurora events without requiring separate searches.

Participants should arrive early at the listed venues on race day to complete any remaining registration steps and review course maps posted at the park. This approach keeps involvement straightforward using only the dates, addresses and registration windows already published for these Aurora races.

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