The Memorial 5K
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2026
55–71°F
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46–67°F
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56–87°F
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67–85°F
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43–69°F
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49–68°F
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58–76°F
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66–78°F
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52–67°F
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About this race
Join the Memorial 5K Foundation to honor our nation and remember the service and sacrifice of those who have died in the line of duty. Participate in the 6th Annual Memorial 5K Race on Sunday, May 30, 2026.
Our area veterans and active-duty service members will conduct a brief ceremony of remembrance followed by the running of our unique 5K race.
The racecourse, through the Lake Barrington Shores community, has been certified by U.S. Track and Field and will be professionally chip timed. Participants will receive a race tech shirt and beautiful finishers medal as part of their registration.
The Memorial 5K is a 100% Charity 5K Race. The proceeds from your race registration will benefit the Memorial 5K Foundation & charity partnerships including the Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores.
Start Time: 8:00 AM. A Ceremony of Remembrance will proceed the Memorial 5K Race Start.
Where: Starting Line at Market Place Shopping Center, Corner of Kelsey Road and Route 59 in Lake Barrington, 60010. Parking available at ReMax Properties Northwest, 5041 Shoreline Road, Lake Barrington, IL 60010.
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