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Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Cascade Lake Park, Rochester MN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K
62–79°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
70–80°F
rain
2024
54–67°F
dry
2023
62–81°F
dry
2022
54–77°F
dry
2021
69–83°F
rain
2020
71–87°F
dry
2019
54–75°F
dry
2018
70–84°F
dry
2017
62–71°F
dry
2016
68–83°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Aug 9
Cloudy · 56–77°F
Sunday, Aug 9starts near 56°F · 23% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
Summer Sizzler Race Overview
Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k! A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family.
Event Highlights
- Great Swag: designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing: with live results and awards
- Free Photos: capture your race day memories
- Delicious Treats: waiting at the finish line
- FREE Kona Ice: to cool you down
- Plenty of Fun: activities for everyone!
Bring Your Friends!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Virtual Race Option
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
Youth Pricing
- 5k/10k/15K: registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!
- 1 Mile: registration includes a designer shirt and a challenge pin!
- Kid's Dash: is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and kid's dash pin! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
Registration Deadline
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Event Details
Date: 2026-08-09
Location: Cascade Lake Park, Rochester, MN
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