Summer's Last Kick
- Date
- August 2, 2026
- Location
- 413 Devoe Drive, Oswego, IL
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $15–$30
From the Organizer
Summer's last Kick is Back!
August 2nd, 2026
1 Mile Start: 8:30am
5k Start: 9:00am
Prescott Mill, Townsend Park
Oswego, IL
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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
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
83°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aurora, 6 mi from the venue.
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.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Summer's Last Kick?
- Summer's Last Kick is a running race held in Oswego, Illinois on August 2, 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 Summer's Last Kick?
- Sunday, August 2, 2026 in Oswego, Illinois at 413 Devoe Drive. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Summer's Last Kick?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Summer's Last Kick
Aug 2, 2026