Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash
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About the race
Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash is a community running event held on November 26, 2026 at Marlowe Middle School in Lake in the Hills, Illinois. The event benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The run/walk and kids dash begin from the back side of the school while parking is located at the front lot; participants walk through the building to the gym for pre-race activities.
Distances:
- 5K
- 1/2 Mile Kids Dash (800 m)
The 5K is chip timed with a chip start and offers online results and race photos. Both the 5K and the Kids Dash include a T-shirt with sizing guaranteed through 11/2/2026, a goodie bag, and entry into raffle drawings. A post-race party includes music, food and snacks, Starbucks coffee, a hydration station, stretching provided by Athletico Physical Therapy, and kids activities. Water is available at approximately the 1.6 mile mark on the course.
Packet pickup is available the day before and on race day at designated locations. Age rules: run/walk participants must be 5 years or older; Kids Dash participants must be 12 months to 12 years. Strollers are welcome; no rollerblades, scooters, roller-skates, or pets. Race awards include medals for top finishers in each age division and prizes for overall winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
