McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run
McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run is a running race on July 10, 2027 in McHenry, IL, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- July 10, 2027 (253 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Walk or run the annual McHenry Lakefront 5K! The Kids Fun Run includes a 50m (ages 3-4), 75m (ages 5-6) & 100m (ages 7-8) 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.
Bib/Shirt Pickup - Available Friday 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, 75m, and 100m. All participants receive a runner medal.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mc Henry -Wg Stratton L&D, 3 mi from the venue.
About McHenry, IL
Population
27,774
as of 2023
City Elevation
740 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 31 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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253
Days to train
- Race
- McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run
- Date
- July 10, 2027
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McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run
Jul 10, 2027