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Aurora Road Runners and Run Club Drive Local Racing Participation

Weekly sessions from established clubs support participation around recent and scheduled races in Aurora.

By Aurora Sport Desk · Published July 19, 2026

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Aurora Road Runners and Aurora Run Club continue regular operations that align with the city's current running calendar. These groups hold fixed meeting times that allow participants to maintain training routines between events.

Club Schedules Anchor Local Participation

The Aurora Run Club meets Sundays at 8:00 AM at 6554 S. Parker Rd., #107. The Aurora Road Runners meet Sundays at 8:00 AM at Mishap Coffee and Thursdays at 6:00 PM at Second Dawn Brewing Company. These consistent locations provide repeated access points for runners seeking group activity in Aurora.

Recent and Upcoming Races in Aurora

The 1st Annual APRCC Coqui 5K Run/Walk occurred on July 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM CDT at Mastodon Lake. The Run for the Dogs 5k took place on July 18, 2026, with an expected size of 100-500 participants. The Treat Trot Greater Chicago 2026 was held on July 5, 2026, at Waubonsie Lake Park at 998 Kautz Rd. Registration fees for some events increase after July 15, according to event listings.

Looking Ahead to Brewery Series Events

Future events in the 2026 IL Brewery Running Series include the 5k Fun Run x Blind Corner I Go Brewing on August 9, 2026, and the 5k Fun Run x Two Brothers Tap House on August 22, 2026. Runners interested in joining club sessions can review the listed meeting times and locations directly. Information on additional races appears on sites such as eventbrite.com and active.com for Aurora listings.

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