McHenry Lakefront 5K

JUL

10

2027

A chip timed, USATF certified 5K at Petersen Park Beach in McHenry with a Kids Fun Run offering short sprints and age group awards.

Sat 10 Jul 2027

Holiday Hills, Illinois

Website

3 miles

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McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run

The event is held at Petersen Park Beach in McHenry, Illinois, with the main running courses starting from the park area near 4300 Petersen Park Rd. The program includes a community 5K road race and a separate Kids Fun Run with short sprint distances for young children.

Distances

3.1 Miles
Kids Fun Run: 50 m (ages 3-4), 75 m (ages 5-6), 100 m (ages 7-8)

The 5K course is chip timed and USATF certified. The route leaves Petersen Park Beach, follows the Prairie Trail and goes through the Lakeland Park neighborhood. The course is described as shaded and flat. Registration opens on August 27, 2026 and closes on July 10, 2027. Registration fees are $25.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the Kids Fun Run. The event fee includes a t-shirt while supplies last.

Bib and shirt pickup is available on the Friday before the race at the McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, or on the day of the event. Awards for the 5K include overall male and female winners and medals for top three male and female finishers in age groups from 9 & under through 70 & over. Kids Fun Run awards include medals for the top three in each sprint and a runner medal for all participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.