Sun, May 30, 2027

The Memorial 5K

Lake Barrington, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

About the Memorial 5K

The course runs through the Lake Barrington Shores community and has been officially measured and certified. Before the race begins, local veterans and active-duty service members hold a brief ceremony of remembrance, so the morning has a quieter, more purposeful feel than most road races. All proceeds go to charity.

The start line is at a shopping center at the corner of Kelsey Road and a numbered state route. Dedicated parking is available at a nearby real estate office on Shoreline Road, a short walk from the start.

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The Memorial 5K 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

294finishers

17:45winner

33:42median

1:16:53cutoff

Top 3: Maxwell Crowninshield (17:45) · Juan Carrera (18:05) · Gerrit Miller (18:29)

The Memorial 5K has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles5/30/2027 08:00$30

3.1 Miles5/30/2027 08:00$25

3.1 Miles5/30/2027 08:00$50

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the The Memorial 5K

Will I finish last at the Memorial 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:42, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:16:53, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Memorial 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 294 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Memorial 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:45 while the median finisher took 33:42. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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