Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Lake in the Hills, Illinois
- Price Free - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving with a bang at the 14th Annual Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash on Thursday, November 26, 2026! This vibrant event takes place in the picturesque Lake in the Hills, McHenry, starting at 8:00 AM for the Kids Dash and 8:15 AM for the 5K. Participants of all ages are invited to join in the fun while supporting a great cause—the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
The 5K features chip-timed results, a race-day raffle, and an exciting post-race party filled with music, delicious food, and awards, making it a perfect outing for families and friends. Kids can enjoy a free 1/2 Mile Dash with their own festive activities and prizes. The event promises a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and gratitude, so lace up your running shoes and come celebrate Thanksgiving with us! Don't miss out on this memorable day in Lake in the Hills—register early and be part of a wonderful tradition!
The 5K features chip-timed results, a race-day raffle, and an exciting post-race party filled with music, delicious food, and awards, making it a perfect outing for families and friends. Kids can enjoy a free 1/2 Mile Dash with their own festive activities and prizes. The event promises a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and gratitude, so lace up your running shoes and come celebrate Thanksgiving with us! Don't miss out on this memorable day in Lake in the Hills—register early and be part of a wonderful tradition!
Organiser's Description
HENRY'S THANKSGIVING DAY HUSTLE 5K PRESENTED BY KOPF RUNNING:
Join us as Kopf Running presents the 14th Annual Henry's Hustle 5K benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of our friend, Henry Betts! This year's race will be held on Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 8:00am (kids dash) / 8:15am (5K). We are collecting monetary donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (proceeds from entry fees also go to MDA)! Please consider donating to or fundraising for MDA to help us double our impact!
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
5K Includes:
* Chip timed 5K with online results and photos on RunSignUp race site
* T-shirt (sizing guaranteed only thru 11/2/2026)
* Goodie bag with coupons and product samples
* Entry into our raffle prize drawings (automatically entered with race registration; must be present to win)
* Post-race party with music, food, coffee, post-race stretching, and awards (awards at approx. 9am)
FREE 1/2 Mile Kids Dash Includes:
* T-shirt (sizing guaranteed only thru 11/2/2026)
* Goodie bag with coupons and product samples
* Entry into our kid-friendly raffle prize drawings (automatically entered with race registration; must be present to win)
* Post-race party with music, kid-friendly snacks and food, post-race stretching, and awards (awards at approx. 9am)
DATE & TIME
Thursday, November 26, 2026 - 8:00am start for the 1/2 Mile Kids Dash and 8:15am start for the 5K. Post-race party includes a DJ, stretching from Athletico Physical Therapy, Thanksgiving-themed treats and snacks, runner-friendly food, coffee, hydration station, music, kids activities, awards, and raffle prize drawings. Raffle drawing and race awards at approximately 9:00am.
PRICE
Timed 5K:
$20 Now thru August 31st
$25 September 1st thru September 30th
$30 October 1st thru October 31st
$35 November 1st thru November 25th
$40 for race day registration on November 26th
Kids Dash:
Always free!
LOCATION OF START / FINISH AREA & PARKING
Location: Marlowe Middle School, 9625 Haligus Road, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156. The Run/Walk and Kids Dash will begin on the back (West) side of the building. However, all participants will park in the lot by the front entrance of Marlowe (the East side of the building) and walk through the building to the gym for pre-race stretching and refreshments. Then, runners will exit on the West side of the building to begin the race. If you pick up your packet on race day or register on race day, please allow enough time to return your items to your vehicle, as there is no gear check, before returning to the start line to begin the race. Volunteers and signage will be on-site directing parking. Overflow parking may need to park in the subdivision across Haligus (on Scott Drive), so please come early or plan on parking far away and walking to the race start line.
COURSE MAP
Course map is always subject to change. The 2026 course map is below and linked HERE [https://henryshustle.com/course-map]! Water will be available at approximately the 1.6 mile mark.
TIMING, AGE GROUPS, & AWARDS
Race Time will be on hand to provide finish times to all runners and walkers participating in the 5K!! The 5K is chip timed, and NEW this year, it will be a chip start. This means that everyone's time starts when you cross the start line. Please note results are not official until after the event. Medals will be given to the male and female top 3 in each age division (14 and under, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65 and over) and the overall male and female finishers. Male and female overall winners will receive a medal, a $50 Running Depot gift card, a pumpkin pie from Tom's Farm Market, and more prices to be announced soon. Age group first, second, and third place finishers will receive prizes to be announced soon.
PACKET PICK UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Wednesday, November 25th from 5-8pm at Arctic Heating and Cooling, 111 Erick St #120, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Thursday, November 26th (race day) from 7-8am at Marlowe Middle School, 9625 Haligus Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
You MAY pick up someone else's packet by giving the packet pick up volunteer the other person's first and last name.
VOLUNTEERS
Click HERE [https://signup.com/go/DkDtzFU] to register for one of our volunteer positions!
OTHER INFORMATION
Age to Participate: Run/Walk participants must be 5 years or older, and Kids Dash participants must be 12 months-12 years old. All participants under the age of 18 years must have a parent register them via online or in person registration.
Strollers are welcome. No rollerblades, scooters, or roller-skates. No pets please. Walkers and participants with strollers please start in the back. Race course subject to change without notice.
Check back to this website and Kopf Running's Facebook page for more info and updates and email Karen at karen@henryshustle.com with questions!
Join us as Kopf Running presents the 14th Annual Henry's Hustle 5K benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of our friend, Henry Betts! This year's race will be held on Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 8:00am (kids dash) / 8:15am (5K). We are collecting monetary donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (proceeds from entry fees also go to MDA)! Please consider donating to or fundraising for MDA to help us double our impact!
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
5K Includes:
* Chip timed 5K with online results and photos on RunSignUp race site
* T-shirt (sizing guaranteed only thru 11/2/2026)
* Goodie bag with coupons and product samples
* Entry into our raffle prize drawings (automatically entered with race registration; must be present to win)
* Post-race party with music, food, coffee, post-race stretching, and awards (awards at approx. 9am)
FREE 1/2 Mile Kids Dash Includes:
* T-shirt (sizing guaranteed only thru 11/2/2026)
* Goodie bag with coupons and product samples
* Entry into our kid-friendly raffle prize drawings (automatically entered with race registration; must be present to win)
* Post-race party with music, kid-friendly snacks and food, post-race stretching, and awards (awards at approx. 9am)
DATE & TIME
Thursday, November 26, 2026 - 8:00am start for the 1/2 Mile Kids Dash and 8:15am start for the 5K. Post-race party includes a DJ, stretching from Athletico Physical Therapy, Thanksgiving-themed treats and snacks, runner-friendly food, coffee, hydration station, music, kids activities, awards, and raffle prize drawings. Raffle drawing and race awards at approximately 9:00am.
PRICE
Timed 5K:
$20 Now thru August 31st
$25 September 1st thru September 30th
$30 October 1st thru October 31st
$35 November 1st thru November 25th
$40 for race day registration on November 26th
Kids Dash:
Always free!
LOCATION OF START / FINISH AREA & PARKING
Location: Marlowe Middle School, 9625 Haligus Road, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156. The Run/Walk and Kids Dash will begin on the back (West) side of the building. However, all participants will park in the lot by the front entrance of Marlowe (the East side of the building) and walk through the building to the gym for pre-race stretching and refreshments. Then, runners will exit on the West side of the building to begin the race. If you pick up your packet on race day or register on race day, please allow enough time to return your items to your vehicle, as there is no gear check, before returning to the start line to begin the race. Volunteers and signage will be on-site directing parking. Overflow parking may need to park in the subdivision across Haligus (on Scott Drive), so please come early or plan on parking far away and walking to the race start line.
COURSE MAP
Course map is always subject to change. The 2026 course map is below and linked HERE [https://henryshustle.com/course-map]! Water will be available at approximately the 1.6 mile mark.
TIMING, AGE GROUPS, & AWARDS
Race Time will be on hand to provide finish times to all runners and walkers participating in the 5K!! The 5K is chip timed, and NEW this year, it will be a chip start. This means that everyone's time starts when you cross the start line. Please note results are not official until after the event. Medals will be given to the male and female top 3 in each age division (14 and under, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65 and over) and the overall male and female finishers. Male and female overall winners will receive a medal, a $50 Running Depot gift card, a pumpkin pie from Tom's Farm Market, and more prices to be announced soon. Age group first, second, and third place finishers will receive prizes to be announced soon.
PACKET PICK UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Wednesday, November 25th from 5-8pm at Arctic Heating and Cooling, 111 Erick St #120, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Thursday, November 26th (race day) from 7-8am at Marlowe Middle School, 9625 Haligus Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
You MAY pick up someone else's packet by giving the packet pick up volunteer the other person's first and last name.
VOLUNTEERS
Click HERE [https://signup.com/go/DkDtzFU] to register for one of our volunteer positions!
OTHER INFORMATION
Age to Participate: Run/Walk participants must be 5 years or older, and Kids Dash participants must be 12 months-12 years old. All participants under the age of 18 years must have a parent register them via online or in person registration.
Strollers are welcome. No rollerblades, scooters, or roller-skates. No pets please. Walkers and participants with strollers please start in the back. Race course subject to change without notice.
Check back to this website and Kopf Running's Facebook page for more info and updates and email Karen at karen@henryshustle.com with questions!
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