McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run
About this race
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.
Join fellow runners on July 11, 2026 for the McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in McHenry.
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McHenry Lakefront 5K
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About McHenry
McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run takes place in McHenry, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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