Girls on the Run Northwest Illinois Woodstock 5K
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McHenry 5K Celebration : Woodstock
The McHenry 5K is the end-of-season celebratory event for Girls on the Run Northwest Illinois teams. The event takes place on May 23, 2027 at Woodstock North High School, 3000 Raffle Road, Woodstock, IL 60098. The course length is 5K (3.1 miles) and the event is presented as a noncompetitive, celebratory finish for program participants.
Registration details note online registration and day-of pricing, and Girls on the Run participants have 5K registration included with their program fee. Packet pick up is available at Smith Physical Therapy, 110 W. Woodstock St. Suite A, Crystal Lake, on Saturday, May 22th from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
Every Girls on the Run participant who completes the 5K receives a finisher medal; adult 5K Buddies and community participants receive a commemorative decorated race bib. The council assigns a 5K Buddy for each participant and requires all participants to wear race bibs. The council maintains a safety plan that includes course monitoring, head counts, trained staff and volunteers, designated accessible parking, and background checks for volunteers.
The event includes additional activities such as decoration stations, photo booths, bingo, and merchandise for sale. Schools from McHenry, Boone, Kane and Lake counties attend the Woodstock 5K. Local and national partners support the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
