The Memorial 5K
Sun, May 24, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Lake Barrington, IL
- Kelsey Road and Route 59, Market Place Shopping Center, 60010
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Honor service and sacrifice on a USATF-certified course through Lake Barrington Shores, supporting veterans and active-duty service members.
- Scenic
- For a Cause
Scenic
For a CauseWho it's for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersGreat for: cause-driven runners
Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course
Join the Memorial 5K Foundation in Lake Barrington, IL, for a meaningful run or walk dedicated to honoring our nation's service members. This event remembers those who have died in the line of duty, featuring a brief ceremony of remembrance before the race. The USATF-certified course winds through the Lake Barrington Shores community, offering a professionally timed experience. Your participation supports the Memorial 5K Foundation, benefiting local veterans and the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation.
What to expect
- Participate in a brief, poignant ceremony of remembrance before the race begins.
- Run or walk a USATF-certified course through the Lake Barrington Shores community.
- Receive a race tech shirt and a beautiful finisher's medal for your participation.
Standout details
- Supports veterans and active-duty service members
- USATF certified course
- Professionally chip timed
- Commemorative tech shirt and medal
Perks & features
- Chip Timed
- Shirt
Chip Timed
ShirtFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.1 Miles
Sun, May 24, 8:00 AM CDT · From $33.49
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 6:00 PM CST · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
- 3.1 Miles
Sun, May 24, 8:00 AM CDT · From $28.49
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 6:00 PM CST · Closes May 24, 2026, 4:10 AM CDT
Buy an Honor Sign
Sun, May 24, 8:00 AM CDT · From $53.99
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 6:00 PM CST · Closes May 21, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Join the Memorial 5K Foundation to honor our nation and remember the service and sacrifice of those who have died in the line of duty. Participate in the 5th Annual Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Our area veterans and active-duty service members will conduct a brief ceremony of remembrance followed by the running of our unique 5K race.
The racecourse, through the Lake Barrington Shores community, has been certified by U.S. Track and Field and will be professionally chip timed. Participants will receive a race tech shirt and beautiful finishers medal as part of their registration. Proceeds from your race registration will benefit the Memorial 5K Foundation, which supports the work of the Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores and the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation.
Start Time: 8:00 AM. A Ceremony of Remembrance will proceed the Memorial 5K Race Start.
Where: Starting Line at Market Place Shopping Center, Corner of Kelsey Road and Route 59 in Lake Barrington, 60010. Parking available at ReMax Properties Northwest, 5041 Shoreline Road, Lake Barrington, IL 60010.
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