From the Organizer
Ready to make a difference? Join us for the 3rd Annual 5K Run, Walk and Wheel Event as we unite to fight SPG4, a progressive, ultra-rare neurodegenerative disease. This is a fully inclusive community event bringing together runners, walkers, wheelchair users, families and supporters to accelerate life changing research for children fighting SPG4. Register today and make every single stride count.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aurora, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Aurora, IL
Population
179,867
as of 2023
City Elevation
700 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 3rd Annual 5K Charity for Rarity, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
59
Days to train
- Race
- 3rd Annual 5K Charity for Rarity
- Date
- August 23, 2026
- Location
- 998 Kautz Road, Aurora, IL
Coming Up
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Run for the Dogs 5k - Aurora
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2 miles away
Walk For Water
825 Sheffer Rd
2 miles away
Summer's Last Kick
1 Mile · 5K · From $15 · 413 Devoe Drive
5 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 3rd Annual 5K Charity for Rarity?
- 3rd Annual 5K Charity for Rarity is a running race held in Aurora, Illinois on August 23, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 3rd Annual 5K Charity for Rarity?
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Aurora, Illinois at 998 Kautz Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 3rd Annual 5K Charity for Rarity?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
3rd Annual 5K Charity for Rarity
Aug 23, 2026