
From the Organizer
Experience the charm of Aurora like never before! Join us for a chip-timed adventure through the city's most picturesque historic streets.
Choose your challenge:
5K Main Event • Saturday, August 8 at 7:30 AM • Wind through scenic landmarks • Professional chip timing • Perfect for runners and walkers alike!
Kids' 1K Fun Run • Kicks off at 8:30 AM • Let the little champions shine! • Chip-timed for that authentic race experience
Registration Fees: • 5K Run/Walk: $35 • Kids' 1K Fun Run: Free
Last-Minute Warriors: Same-day registration opens at 6:00 AM (Note: Race shirts are NOT guaranteed)
Want to be part of the action behind the scenes? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers!
Questions? Ready to volunteer? Contact your race director: Ronan Feely.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 Aurora Colony Days 5K and Kids 1K
Aug 8, 2026