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Saturday, July 10th, 2027
4300 Petersen Park Rd, Mchenry IL
5K
65–82°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2026
66–81°F
dry
2025
63–82°F
rain
2024
67–80°F
rain
2023
62–85°F
dry
2022
59–83°F
dry
2021
62–72°F
rain
2020
69–83°F
rain
2019
71–89°F
dry
2018
68–84°F
dry
2017
68–82°F
rain
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About this race
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.
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