Summer's Last Kick
Summer's Last Kick is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Oswego, IL, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (Race day is today)
- Location
- 413 Devoe Drive, Oswego, IL
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Summer's last Kick is Back!
New Date: August 2nd Sunday
1 Mile Start: 8:30am
5k Start: 9:00am
Prescott Mill, Townsend Park
Oswego, IL
T-Shirts available While Supplies Last!
Register by 12:00pm July 20 to guarantee size.
Join us for our Third Annual event in Oswego Illinois. Whether you are chasing a new PR or enjoying a stroll with friends, this end-of-summer traditions is the perfect way to close out the summer!
All age groups are welcomed to run either or both races. Walkers, strollers, and leashed dogs are allowed but will start behind the runners.
1-Mile Course - 8:30am
- Overall first place male and female finishers, 14 and under, will receive a trophy
- 1st-3rd place will receive a medal: 5 & under, 6-9, 10-14, 15 & over
5k Course - 9:00am
- Overall first place male and female finishers in the 5k will receive a trophy.
- 1st-3rd place will receive a medal 14 & under, 15-24, 25-39, 40-54, 55 & over
Packet Pick-Up/Registration
Race Day starting at 7:30am at Townsend Park
Parking
Plenty of street parking around Townsend park. No fee
Volunteering
Many opportunities available. Contact race director at
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 8/1
High
—
Low
66°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms then mostly cloudy
Chance of Rain
51%
Host City
About Oswego, IL
Population
35,463
as of 2023
City Elevation
660 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 30 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.
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Running
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Oswego than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Summer's Last Kick
Aug 1, 2026