McHenry Lakefront 5K

JUL

11

2026

Join the McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run for a chip timed, USATF certified 5K along a shaded flat route from Petersen Park Beach through scenic Prairie Trail. Family friendly kids races, medals, and event shirts make this a fun morning for runners of all ages.

Sat 11 Jul 2026

Holiday Hills, Illinois

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event details

The McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run takes place on July 11, 2026 in McHenry, Illinois (4300 Petersen Park Rd). The event includes a chip-timed, USATF certified 5K and a Kids Fun Run with separate short races for young children. Registration fees include a t-shirt while supplies last. Bib and shirt pickup is available the Friday before the race at the McHenry Recreation Center and on race day.

Course and awards

The 5K course departs Petersen Park Beach, follows the Prairie Trail, and passes through the Lakeland Park neighborhood. The course is described as shaded and flat.

Distances:

5K
50 m (ages 3-5)
100 m (ages 6-8)

Awards for the 5K include top overall male and female finishers and medals for the 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 finishers in the 50 m and 100 m races, and all children receive a runner medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Mchenry Lakefront 5k

Kids Fun Run 100m

Kids Fun Run 50m