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Date:
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Location:
Moraine Hills State Park
1510 South River Road
McHenry, Illinois
United States
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10k 21k 5k Run Virtual Walk

Moraine Hills

Run For The Hills

5K Run/Walk

10K Run/Walk

Half Marathon Run/Walk

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Moraine Hills State Park

Virtual Option

September 1 through September 27, 2026

Due to changes in the law, the price now includes all processing fees.

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