McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run

  • Date Sat 12th July 2025
  • Time 7:45AM CDT
  • Location McHenry, Illinois
  • Price $16.90 - $32.80
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the exciting McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the beautiful city of McHenry! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a chip-timed 5K course that begins at Petersen Park Beach and meanders along the picturesque Prairie Trail and through the charming Lakeland Park neighborhood. Families can also get in on the fun with the Kids Fun Run, featuring a 50-meter dash for ages 3-5 and a 100-meter sprint for ages 6-8, ensuring a day filled with laughter and friendly competition.

Participants in the 5K will have the chance to win awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as medals for the top three finishers in each age group, ranging from 9 and under to 70 and over. Plus, every child in the Kids Fun Run will receive a special runner medal! Don’t miss the opportunity to win a fantastic Samsung 55" Crystal UHD Smart TV, as the top three finishers in each age and gender group will be entered into a raffle for this amazing prize. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and experience the joy of running

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 (while supplies last).

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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $32.80

    CLOSED
  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $16.90

    CLOSED

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Location

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

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