McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Distance
- McHenry Lakefront 5K · Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
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.
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 and 100m. All participants receive a runner medal.
Events
Weather
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, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About McHenry, IL
Population
27,774
as of 2023
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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- Race
- McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run
- Date
- July 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run?
- McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run is a running race held in McHenry, Illinois on July 11, 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 McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in McHenry, Illinois at 4300 Petersen Park Rd, McHenry, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run
Jul 11, 2026