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Sunday, December 6th, 2026
26 N Williams St, Crystal Lake IL
5K
24–37°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
24–30°F
dry
2024
14–32°F
dry
2023
29–37°F
dry
2022
32–44°F
dry
2021
15–35°F
dry
2020
30–37°F
dry
2019
27–40°F
dry
2018
9–29°F
dry
2017
25–32°F
dry
2016
24–36°F
dry
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About this race
Event Date
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Race Information
- Race Distance: 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk
- Location: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL
- 5K Start Time: 9:00 AM
- 1 Mile Start Time: 9:10 AM
Kids Race
- 50 Yard Dash: Starts at 9:45 AM
- Free Kids Race: Open to all participants
Special Features
- Costume Requirement: Santa Suits or Santa Suit Race Shirts for 5K Participants Only!
- Design Announcement: Design coming soon!!
Mission Statement
McHenry County Races Foundation Mission is:
- Enhancing Lives: Through community partnerships
- Fundraising: Raising funds for those in need in McHenry County
- Local Agencies: Supporting various local agencies to aid the community
Partner Organizations
- Main Stay Therapeutic Farm
- CASA of McHenry County
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County
- Girls on the Run Northwest Illinois
- Kiwanis Club of Crystal Lake
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page.
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Dec 5 – 7, 2026.
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