Summer Sizzler - Dallas 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 22, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $17 · goes up to $38 on May 19, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $34$38 after May 19, 2027 | – |
| 15K | 15K | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $34$38 after May 19, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $34$38 after May 19, 2027 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Volunteer and Run | – | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Aug 22, 20277:00 AM | $42 | 5 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 15K and 5K: $34 until May 19, then $38 until Jun 29, then $42 until Aug 3, then $46 until Aug 21, then $50 until Aug 22.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Aug 22.
- Kids Dash and Volunteer and Run: $17 until Aug 22.
Online registration closes Aug 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $34, entry is about the same as a typical 15K in Texas ($34.50).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
TBD, Dallas, TX 75220
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)5k
10k
15K
Aggregated from official results (Foot Forward LLC) for Summer Sizzler - Dallas. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Summer Sizzler - Dallas?
At the 2026 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 26:06 or better, the top quarter in 32:34, and half the field in 38:05; the last tenth came in after 52:55.
At the 2026 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 56:52 or better, the top quarter in 1:03:40, and half the field in 1:14:49; the last tenth came in after 1:30:34.
At the 2026 15K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:14:42 or better, the top quarter in 1:29:22, and half the field in 1:41:05; the last tenth came in after 2:13:30.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 38:52 | 23:08 |
| 20-29 | 31:26 | 24:30 |
| 30-39 | 31:08 | 24:25 |
| 40-49 | 31:28 | 26:42 |
| 50-59 | 38:10 | 29:25 |
| 60-69 | 41:37 | 32:36 |
| 70+ | 44:00 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 14 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Summer Sizzler - Dallas 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 143 to 160 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:28 to 38:05.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 160 (-42%) | 38:05 | under 26:06 | 19:05 |
| 2025 | 275 (+112%) | 36:27 | under 25:16 | 19:42 |
| 2024 | 130 (-9%) | 39:45 | under 27:15 | 17:19 |
| 2023 | 143 | 37:28 | under 24:58 | 18:58 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:34, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:03:40, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around August 22 the day usually runs from 80°F at dawn to 98°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 73°F and hot years reach 106°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- TBD, Dallas, TX 75220Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 450 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 22, 2027), 2026 (Aug 29, 2026), 2025 (Aug 23, 2025), 2024 (Aug 4, 2024), 2023 (Aug 5, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Summer Sizzler - Dallas?
- Sunday, August 22, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $17 before processing fees, and rises to $38 on May 19, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $34, entry is about the same as a typical 15K in Texas ($34.50).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 160 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 38:05 and the winner ran 19:05.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:34, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Dallas, TX 75220.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k! A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
FREE Kona Ice!
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
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-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
5k/10k/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!