8 events in McHenry County, Illinois
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8 events in McHenry County-
Sat, May 02, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Run by torch light and illuminated obstacles through our challenging obstacles, including technical rigs, heavy carries, archery and more! Stick around for live entertainment, bonfires, and delicious food options! All finishers receive a t-shirt and medal.
PARKING $10 CASH ON-SITE
SPECTATORS FREE
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Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Team Hjorth Real Estate- Keller Williams North Shore West in collaboration with The Boat House of Chicago will be hosting a 5k and a 1 mile Color Fun Run at the BoatHouse of Chicago in Johnsburg, IL 60051. We will also be collaborating with Its Race Time as well to make it a successful timed event. We will also have a coffee/food truck and bathrooms along the route.
The race will be hosted at The BoatHouse of Chicago in Johnsburg, IL so we may involve our local community members in a healthy fun way and participate in raising funds for The Johnsburg High School Skyhawk Football program. We are very excited about the Skyhawk Shuffle and feel it will be an amazing event with many more races in its future.
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Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 2:00 PMSee full details
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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Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Join us for the 22nd Annual Thin Mint Sprint!!
Get ready to lace up your running shoes because the Fox River Grove Memorial Library Running Club is back with an exhilarating in-person race! This year, we're bringing back the timed 5K fun run/walk along the stunning Fox River, as well as a 1-mile walk/run option. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12, and head to Lions Park for an epic day of racing and community celebration. And don't forget about the post-race party – it's going to be a blast! This is an event you won't want to miss, so join us for an unforgettable day of fitness, fun, and togetherness!
Join us in supporting GSNI's financial assistance programs. We're on a mission to ensure that every girl has the opportunity to experience the amazing world of Girl Scouts, no matter what challenges they face. From membership fees to uniforms, books, and even international adventures, we're dedicated to making the Girl Scout journey accessible to all.
Registration Details
Your registration fee covers everything you need for the Thin Mint Sprint: a T-shirt, a high-tech chipped timing bib, a shiny medal, a trendy patch, a whole box of official Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies, and even more awesome race swag items. Get ready to run and enjoy all these fantastic goodies!
$40 Early-Bird Registration ~ March 31 - August 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
$45 Regular Registration ~ August 16 – September 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
$50 Race Day ~ September 12, 2024
Race packet pick-up will occur during race check-in on September 12th.
Virtual runners will be contacted in regard to packet mailing.
Check-in opens at 7:45
Race begins at 8:30 a.m. sharp!
After-party immediately following until 12:00 p.m.
FOR PARKING, PLEASE USE THIS ADDRESS FOR GPS LOCATION: 400 Lincoln Ave, Fox River Grove, IL 60021
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Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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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Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run - 10/18/2026
Spring Grove, IL
Run or walk a 5K entirely through the World's Largest Corn Maze or families can run the 1 Mile Adventure Run. Definitely an a-maze-ing experience that is so corny it's crazy. Weave through hundreds of turns on the clearly marked course as fast as you can.
Use #CornMaze5K to share your photos!
Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change before the event. All official information is on the event's website AllCommunityEvents.com.