About the McHenry Lakefront 5K & Kids Fun Run
The course starts at a park beach and follows a paved trail before winding through a residential neighborhood. It is shaded for much of the way, which makes a real difference on a warm morning. The terrain is flat throughout, and the mix of trail and neighborhood streets keeps it from feeling monotonous.
Packet pickup runs the afternoon and evening before the race at a local recreation center, with day-of pickup available as well. The kids fun run offers separate short distances by age group, so younger children have their own race to run.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles7/10/2027 08:00$25
Kids Fun Run7/10/2027 07:40$15
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