12th Annual Dash Around the Lake
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- 697 N Lake Street, Mundelein, IL
- Distance
- Annual Adult 5K Run/5K Walk · Annual 5K Run/5K Walk Age 7 to High School current year Graduates · Annual 5K Run/5K Walk Age 6 and Under & more
From the Organizer
RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE.
2026 5K is held at the beautiful, exclusive private grounds at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake (also known as Mundelein Seminary.
- Please Carpool
- Full Course around the Lake
- Timing chip bibs for all
- Course route measured per USATF guidelines
- Age awards and medals
- Online results
- Custom designed T-shirt
- Post race pizza party following the 5K at Mickey Finns in Libertyville.
- Parking on Campus, maps being updated.
- Use the RT 45 697 Lake Street Entrance. RT 176 Entrance will be closed. PLEASE CAR POOL
- The 5K is organized by the Knights of Columbus Libertyville Council 3674. We are grateful to have over 20 local businesses and the 5K participants supporting our charities. The funds raised support the materials used on the St. Joseph youth group Appalachian Trip, Food Pantry, Lake County charities helped by the Libertyville Knights of Columbus such as;
A Safe place
Fill A Heart for kids
Habitat for Humanity
Lambs farm
The Dennis Mudd Foundation
Merci Home for Boys and Girls
Misericordia 4874
NAMI Lake county
Salute Inc.
Sedol Food Pantry St. Joseph Youth Group St. Joseph Bed Ministry- All the help provided is dependent on the total registrations, sponsors, and donations raised. Thank you for your support!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
87°
Low
63°
Conditions
Slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
32%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About Mundelein, IL
Population
31,632
as of 2023
Elevation
743 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- 12th Annual Dash Around the Lake
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- 697 N Lake Street, Mundelein, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 12th Annual Dash Around the Lake?
- 12th Annual Dash Around the Lake is a running race held in Mundelein, Illinois on June 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 12th Annual Dash Around the Lake?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Mundelein, Illinois at 697 N Lake Street, Mundelein, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 12th Annual Dash Around the Lake?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
12th Annual Dash Around the Lake
Jun 13, 2026