McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run

  • Date Sat 12th July 2025
  • Time 7:45AM CDT
  • Location McHenry, Illinois
  • Price $13.72 - $27.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, July 12, 2025! Set against the beautiful backdrop of McHenry, this annual event invites participants of all ages to enjoy a chip-timed and USATF certified course that starts at Petersen Park Beach, winds along the scenic Prairie Trail, and meanders through the charming Lakeland Park neighborhood. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a family looking to enjoy the outdoors, the 5K distance offers something for everyone.

Kids will have a blast in the Kids Fun Run, featuring both a 50m race for ages 3-5 and a 100m race for ages 6-8. Every little runner will receive a medal, ensuring that everyone feels like a champion! For the adults, there are awards for the top overall male and female finishers, along with medals for the top three finishers in each age group, ranging from 9 & under to 70 & over. Plus, don't miss the chance to enter the raffle for a Samsung 55" Crystal UHD Smart TV, thanks to a generous donation from Abt. Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with

Organiser's Description

Walk or run the annual McHenry Lakefront 5K! The Kids Fun Run includes a 50m (ages 3-5) & 100m (ages 6-8) race, so bring out the kids!

Course is chip-timed and USATF certified course. Fee includes t-shirt.

Awards for top overall male & female finisher, along with 1st-3rd place age group male & female finishers. Check-in from 7:00 am - 7:45 am.

FREE TV: Abt has graciously donated a Samsung 55" Crystal UHD Smart TV. The top 3 finishers of each age/gender group will be entered into a raffle to win the TV!

BIB/SHIRT PICKUP - Available Friday, July 11 from 12 pm - 6 pm at the McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry, or day of the race.

5K COURSE (ALL AGES) - The course leaves Petersen Park Beach and weaves along the Prairie Trail and through the Lakeland Park neighborhood. Nice, shaded, flat race course!

5K AWARDS: Award for top overall Male and Female and Medals for Top 3 Male/Female in each category: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, etc to 70 & over

KIDS FUN RUN AWARDS: Medals for Top 3 for 50m and 100m. All participants receive a runner medal.

Races

  • McHenry Lakefront 5K

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 12th July 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $27.50

  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $1.72 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 12th July 2025 (7:45AM CDT)

    $13.72

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Location

4300 Petersen Park Rd, McHenry, 60050, IL, United States

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