2026 Crystal Lake Half Marathon & 12K

Walk or run the annual McHenry Lakefront 5K! The Kids Fun Run includes a 50m (ages 3-5) & 100m (ages 6-8) 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 and 100m. All participants receive a runner medal.

Four 1/4 mile laps, runners drink a 12 once beer before each lap, (drink, run, drink, run, drink, run, drink, run). Must drink beer provided by event. Heats of no more than 16 participants will start every 30 minutes. Event benefits The Huntley Historical Society. RAIN OR SHINE!

Packet Pickup: Saturday, July 25th, starts at 1 PM.

The Beer Mile will Start with the first Relay Team Heat at 2 pm, second heat at 2:30 pm, signup for a heat when you check in.

The Individual Beer Mile Heats will be 3 pm and 3:30 pm, signup for a heat when you check in..

Registration Prices after July 20: $75 for Beer Mile, $55 for Relay.

*If you sign up after July 7, we cannot guarantee you will get a t-shirt, we will do our best to get you one in the correct size *

Relay Teams: 4 members per team, 1 beer and 1 lap per team member!

Course Records: Male: Ian Hussung - 6:35 - 2025

Daniel Richert 6:46 - 2024

Kris Pugawko - 7:08 - 2024

Female: Courtney Ofenloch - 10:02 - 2025

Savannah Henn - 12:38 - 2024

Savannah Henn - 13:27 - 2023

Relay Team: Malort Milers - 5:23 - 2025

Vomit Comets - 5:44 - 2025

Lager Heads - 5:46 - 2025

Photo Credits: Jenny Thorsen

Registration Includes: T-Shirt, Custom Bib, Beer Glass, Finishers Medal, Chip Timing, Pictures

*If you sign up after July 7, we cannot guarantee you will get a t-shirt, we will do our best to get you one in the correct size

Food Trucks on site from 11am to 8 pm - Live Music from 6 PM to 8 PM Bring the family and a lawn chair, hang out and have fun!

Raffles!

MUST BE 21 Years of age on Event Date to Participate in the beer mile.

Packet Pickup: Saturday, July 25th starts at 1 PM

Beer Mile will be held RAIN OR SHINE! We will make every attempt to hold the event. If it is raining prior to the start time, Packet Pickup will be held inside the Sew Hop'd Brewery. We will wait out rain until it is safe to hold the event. We will not reschedule the event. We my cancel the event if heavy rain is predicted all afternoon. This event is a fundraiser so no refunds will be issued.

Course: A quarter mile loop on a paved parking lot.

Awards: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female, Age Group Awards, Male and Female DFL (Dead Freaking Last) Beer Mile, Top 3 Relay Teams and DFL

The Run for C'Ville is the 12th annual community run hosted by the Rotary Club of Carpentersville, formerly known as the RaceWay Woods 5K. This year's race takes place on August 8, 2026, beginning at 8:00AM at Carpenters Park.

Participants can choose between a 5K Run or a 3K Walk, making this event welcoming for runners, walkers, families, and community members of all ages. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we will have a staggered start, with runners begging first followed by walkers.

Dogs and strollers are welcome, so bring the whole crew and enjoy a morning of movement and community spirit.

The race is part of Carpentersville's Jamboree Days Weekend, one of the village's most anticipated summer celebrations, filled with music, food, and family activities.

Most importantly, your participation supports a great cause. Proceeds from the event benefit local charities and Rotary community programs, including scholarships for students, winter coats for children, and other initiatives that strengthen our community.

Join us for a fun, energetic morning and help make a meaningful impact in Carpentersville.

Register today and be part of a community tradition!

Voted OCR Buddy People's Choice Award winner for the World's Best Small Obstacle Race Series, Highlander Assault Obstacle Race, our Classic obstacle course race features an open 5k and 15k option, as well as, an 5k competitive (elite) and 15k endurance heat. From beginner to pro, we have you covered. Our Scottish Highlander themed race comes complete with your classic obstacle race staples, from technical monkey bar style rigs to atlas stone carries. Highlander also, adds a twist of the old world including challenges, such as archery, to caber carries. Come join us, you won't regret it!

SPECTATORS FEE $10 ON-SITE (3 & UNDER FREE)

FREE PARKING

You can also join us for our night version, Dark Ages Night Obstacle Race. Traverse our 5k torch lit night OCR with illuminated obstacles, bonfires and more, and yes there is a competitive heat!

For those who enjoy a fright, Highlander Assault LLC also offers an immersive 5k Haunted Highlander Trail Run, which is packed full of live haunted actors, animatronics, and Halloween themed scenes. This run does not have a competitive option, but trust us you wont want to miss this one!

All three race events, those who finish will receive a courtesy race medal and t-shirt.