Summer Sizzler - Lincoln 2027
- Date
- Saturday, August 21, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Entry fee
- From $17 · goes up to $32 on May 18, 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 21, 20277:00 AM | $28$32 after May 18, 2027 | – |
| 15K | 15K | Aug 21, 20277:00 AM | $28$32 after May 18, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Aug 21, 20277:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Aug 21, 20277:00 AM | $28$32 after May 18, 2027 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Aug 21, 20277:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Volunteer and Run | – | Aug 21, 20277:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| VirtualVirtual | – | Aug 21, 20277:00 AM | $42 | – |
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: $28 until May 18, then $32 until Jun 28, then $36 until Aug 2, then $40 until Aug 20, then $44 until Aug 21.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Aug 21.
- Kids Dash and Volunteer and Run: $17 until Aug 21.
Online registration closes Aug 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:41 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,220 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
TBD, Lincoln, NE 68506
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 results5K
10K
15K
Aggregated from official results for Summer Sizzler - Lincoln. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Summer Sizzler - Lincoln?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:05 or better, the top quarter in 28:28, and half the field in 36:59; the last tenth came in after 53:13.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 44:00 or better, the top quarter in 58:29, and half the field in 1:11:17; the last tenth came in after 1:26:43.
At the 2026 15K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:25:01 or better, the top quarter in 1:29:27, and half the field in 1:43:33; the last tenth came in after 2:14:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 36:59 | 30:02 |
| 20-29 | 33:32 | 23:09 |
| 30-39 | 33:24 | 26:47 |
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.
How fast is it?
About average for Nebraska 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:28, against 28:14 in a typical Nebraska 5K, so times here are about average.
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 21 the day usually runs from 67°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 96°F.
Based on 90 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, Lincoln, NE 68506Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,220 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 21, 2027), 2026 (Aug 15, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Summer Sizzler - Lincoln?
- Saturday, August 21, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $17 before processing fees, and rises to $32 on May 18, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- 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, 61 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:59 and the winner ran 18:08.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:28, against 28:14 in a typical Nebraska 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Lincoln, NE 68506.
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!