The Summer Sizzle presented by Utica First Insurance

About the Event

Runners:

The Utica First Summer Sizzle is back and hotter than ever in its 38th year!

Join in on the fun and celebrate Father's Day on June 21st as the Sizzle Five Mile road race returns to Proctor Park and the Masonic Care Community!

We will be following all city, state, and federal guidelines to hold a safe race for all our participants. We will also be offering a Virtual an option for runners who would prefer to do the 5 mile distance on their own. There will be no refunds or deferrals into 2027.

The Summer Sizzle has a long-standing tradition of being a family event. To celebrate Father's Day we will have multiple divisions for families to compete in for special awards and prizes.

What do you get? A sweet Summer Sizzle racing singlet* with a new design from our friends at USA Racing! The first 250 registrations (including the kids run) also get a pair of savory sunglasses to keep the sun out of your eyes in style! And stickers! You get a sticker too!

*Singlet sizes/availability not guaranteed with registrations after 5/21/25

Divisions include:

Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, Mother/Daughter, and a Division for all Couples.

There is a $5.00 price reduction for all members of the Utica Roadrunners! To become a member go here:

https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/UticaRoadRunners/Info

The Half Mile Kids Run begins at 8:30 am and the Five Mile Summer Sizzle begins at 9 am!

Packet pick-up will be:

Saturday, June 20th at the Sneaker Store 12-5 pm

Sunday, June 21st at TR Proctor Park from 7:30 am to 8:45 am

This is a part of the Utica Roadrunners Four Race Challenge, the UR Grand Prix, and the Club Cup.

Races Offered

The Heat Wave - Summer Sizzle Kids Run

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — The Heat Wave - Summer Sizzle Kids Run

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08:30

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$0.00

Summer Sizzle Virtual 5 Miler

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — Summer Sizzle Virtual 5 Miler

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09:00

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$30.00

The Summer Sizzle

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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09:00

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Utica.

thermostat Temperature

13.8° / 24.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.1° / 24.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 11m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:21

nightlight Sunset

20:40

About Utica

Learn more about the host city, Utica.

Utica is the heart of the Mohawk Valley and the seat of Oneida County in Central New York State. Utica offers the charm of small-city living balanced with the cultural and ethnic diversity of an international urban center. At the foot of the Adirondack Mountains, Utica is a truly scenic city that offers the pleasures of both a rural and urban setting.