The Dog Days of Summer is a Timed Race held in August in the Aurora, IL with three (4) different time options. In our second year, we have a 2 hour, 4 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour timed race run on a 1.46 mile loop that you repeat as many times as you can in the time allowed. As the name implies, there will be dogs of all kinds at the race for you to see, pet and love and even possibly adopt. Dogs will be made available by Rover Rescue
Registration fees
2 Hour Endurance Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$40.00
Super Early Bird
Feb 10 – Apr 1 -
$50.00
Early Bird
Apr 1 – Jul 15 -
$65.00Jul 15 – Aug 8
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4 Hour Endurance Run Closed
Online registration closed-
4 hours, run as many miles as you can or as you want
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$50.00
Super Early Bird
Feb 10 – Apr 1 -
$60.00
Early Bird
Apr 1 – Jul 15 -
$75.00
Regular Pricing
Jul 15 – Aug 8
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6 Hour Endurance Run Closed
Online registration closed-
6 hours run as many miles as you can or as you want
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$60.00
Super Early Bird
Feb 10 – Apr 1 -
$70.00
Early Bird
Apr 1 – Jul 15 -
$85.00
Regular Pricing
Jul 15 – Aug 8
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12 Hour Endurance Run Closed
Online registration closed-
12 hours run as many miles as you can or as you want
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$70.00
Super Early Bird
Feb 10 – Apr 1 -
$80.00
Early Bird
Apr 1 – Jul 15 -
$95.00
Regular Pricing
Jul 15 – Aug 8
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CHARITY
Rover Rescue is a network of volunteer foster homes and does not have a central shelter. There is no application needed to complete. All you need to do to meet a dog is to contact or speak with the person listed at the end of the dog’s biography which is usually the foster home. This person will help you decide if the dog would be a good match for your family and if so then set up a time for your family to meet the dog.
RACE CALENDAR
Race Day
Saturday August 10, 2024
04:30 PM : Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration Opens
05:00 PM : Pet Organizations Arrive with Shelter Animals
05:45 PM : Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration Closes
06:00 PM : ALL Races Start
08:00 PM : 2 Hour Race Ends
10:00 PM : 4 Hour Race Ends
Midnight : 6 Hour Race Ends
Sunday August 11, 2024
06:00 AM – 12 Hour Race Ends
FAQ
What if I can't come to the race?
Worth Your Mile Running is committed to providing an excellent running experience and although we do not provide refunds for races under any circumstances, we understand life does have a way of changing your plans and do allow participants to transfer their registration to another runner. Instructions on how to complete this process can be found in the registration pages.
Transfers will be allowed for races of the same distance or a shorter distance. Transfers to longer distances can be done with the new participant paying the difference between the races costs based on the cost at the time of the transfer and not at the time of the original purchase. There will be a $2.00 transfer fee for all transfers.
REQUIRED: Bring a headlamp for the race. We don't know your comfort levels with running in darkness. Even though the path will be lit with some lights, it's still dark. It's not perfect lighting for seeing anything that might be an obstruction or bad footing for you. Keep in mind that you will be running through the night, so common sense should play a factor here. You can always just leave your headlamp in your drop bag after a couple loops if you're okay with it.
Yes, you can have Crew and Pacers. Crew can set up in any area, unless it is considered a restricted area as marked by signs. There are plenty of grassy areas along the course.
Pacers should keep in mind that the path is not very wide and everyone should practice proper running etiquette when running side by side and passing.
Aid Station is off limits to crew and pacers unless you're getting aid for your runner – The aid station is for timed event runners only.
4-6-12 hour runners can place their drop bags under the Drop Bag canopies near the Start/Finish line. All bags should be clearly marked with name, race, and bib number
The park has permitted us to allow runners to bring their own canopy or camping tents, chairs, and coolers starting Saturday afternoon around 12:00 pm
We are not responsible for any lost or stolen item
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jose del Risco
- Phone
- 6303831983
