Date and Time
Saturday Jul 11, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
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.
Location
McHenry Peterson Park
Fees/Admission
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Website
Contact Information
Cindy Witt McHenry Parks and Recreation Department
Description
Walk or run the annual McHenry Lakefront 5K! 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.
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
The Kids Fun Run includes a 50m (ages 3-5) & 100m (ages 6-8) race, so bring out the kids! Awards: Medals for Top 3 for 50m and 100m. All participants receive a runner medal.
The Kids Fun Run includes a 50m (ages 3-5) & 100m (ages 6-8) race, so bring out the kids! Awards: Medals for Top 3 for 50m and 100m. All participants receive a runner medal.

