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  • Distance: 6.5 km from Crystal Lake
    Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM

    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

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  • Distance: 3.9 km from Crystal Lake
    Sun, Sep 06, 2026 at 7:30 AM

    WELCOME!

    We are excited to present the 7th Annual Crystal Lake Half Marathon & 12K on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

    Start Times: 7:30 Half Marathon 8:00 a.m. 12K (7.44 miles)

    The Half Marathon starts at Main Beach and the 12K starts just up a few yards from the half start. All finish together for the celebration at the finish line. Enjoy the sites of Crystal Lake Illinois with the start at iconic Crystal Lake Main Beach, a loop around Lippold Park, a view of the Dole Mansion, a jaunt down the Prairie Path, and finish up in downtown Crystal Lake. This point to point venue will bus runners to the START with an easy 5 minute bus ride. Inside building and beach side warm up areas are available no matter what the weather will bring. Every 1 1/2 mile are water stations. The entry fee also includes a ticket for one beer or one non-alcoholic beverage and a slice of pizza at the Smith Running Academy After Party. Age group awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for the Half Marathon distance will also be given at the After Party (location TBD).

    Other Important Information:

    • Bathrooms are located at the start (bathrooms), Mile 5 (porta potty), Mile 11 (Prairie Path building), and Finish Line (porta potty)

    • Water stations are every 1.5 miles, Gatorade is located at Miles 7.5, 9. 10.5, 12 (we cannot provide other fueling/food on course - so please plan what works best for you!)

    • EMS/First Aid is available throughout the course and will be dispatched at course marshalls directions; first aid kids are available at various water stations

    • Course is marked with turn arrows on the ground, course marshals directing runners


    Packet Pick-Up Information:


    Race Day Schedule:

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    Kids Run This Town

    Do you have an elementary aged kiddo who loves to run!? Here's their chance to run their own Half Marathon! This 4 week program challenges kids to run 12 miles over 4 weeks with a running buddy. On race day of the Crystal Lake Half Marathon, they run their 13th mile of the month and earn their Half Marathon finisher medal

    Program starts August 3rd!

    Click HERE to register!


    Interested in sponsoring the Crystal Lake Half Marathon? Contact Melissa at [email protected] or click HERE for more info.

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  • Distance: 5.1 km from Crystal Lake
    Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Come Celebrate 20 Years!!!

    Panting Four Paws

    Be Their Superhero!

    5K * 10K *1 Mile

    Saturday, October 3, 2026

    5K/10K/1M Start: 8:30 AM

    Lippold Park

    Crystal Lake, IL

    Lace up your shoes and be the superhero for these animal needs!

    Join us Saturday, October 3, 2026 as we celebrate the 20th Panting Four Paws featuring a 5k/10k run/walk and 1 Mile walk.

    For two decades, Panting 4 Paws has helped save thousands of lives and given countless animals their second chances.

    This race isn't just about miles - - it's about Hope, Healing and Happy Tails!

    We’re still trying to raise funds for our Phase 2 or renovations, and we need your support to continue working towards our goal of providing an even better space for our animals while they’re in our care, awaiting their forever homes.

    All proceeds benefit

    Helping Paws Animal Shelter

    DONATE HERE!

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    1 Miles5k10kRunWalk via RaceRoster
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