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McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
McHenry, IL
4300 Petersen Park Rd, 60050
Type
RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

  • Family Friendly

Great for: families

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Chip Timed

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Distances & registration

2 options

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  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Jul 11, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Aug 27, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Jul 8, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • Kids Fun Run

    Sat, Jul 11, 7:45 AM CDT · From $13.72

    Opens Aug 27, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Jul 8, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

The course

From the organizer

Walk or run the annual McHenry Lakefront 5K! The Kids Fun Run includes a 50m (ages 3-5) & 100m (ages 6-8) race, so bring out the kids!

Course is chip-timed and USATF certified course. Fee includes t-shirt (while supplies last).

Awards for top overall male & female finisher, along with 1st-3rd place age group male & female finishers. Check-in from 7:00 am - 7:45 am.

Bib/Shirt Pickup - Available Friday from 12 pm - 6 pm at the McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry, or day of the race.

5K Course (all ages) - The course leaves Petersen Park Beach and weaves along the Prairie Trail and through the Lakeland Park neighborhood. Nice, shaded, flat race course!

5K Awards : Award for top overall Male and Female and Medals for Top 3 Male/Female in each category: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, etc to 70 & over

Kids Fun Run Awards : Medals for Top 3 for 50m and 100m. All participants receive a runner medal.