WELCOME!
We are excited to present the 5th Annual Crystal Lake Half Marathon & 12K on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024.
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. Food, Beverages, Awards at the after race party at Crystal Lake Brewery
Sign up to run both of McHenry County's half marathons and receive the "McHenry Duo" Challenge award! 
Challenge yourself this spring at the Hillstriders March Madness Half Marathon, Northern Illinois most challenging half Marathon, then explore the sites and neighborhoods of Crystal Lake at the Crystal Lake Half Marathon in the Fall.
Both races are covered under one registration.
Runners who complete both races will receive not only a medal for each race, but additional swag to show off your accomplishment.
Registration fees
Half Marathon Runner
Price changes in 11 days 10 hours-
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$60.00
Black Friday DUO
Nov 24 – Nov 26 -
Register for Half Marathon Runner$68.00Now registering Nov 27 – May 28
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$78.00May 29 – Jul 3
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$88.00Jul 4 – Aug 31
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$90.00 – Race morning pricing
race morning
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12K (7.44 miles)
Price changes in 11 days 10 hours-
Here's an opportunity to run a little shorter and still be included in all the race water stops, street crossings, and fabulous post race celebration
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$50.00
Black Friday
Nov 24 – Nov 26 -
Register for 12K (7.44 miles)$58.00Now registering Nov 27 – May 28
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$68.00May 29 – Jul 3
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$78.00Jul 4 – Aug 31
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$80.00 – Race morning pricing
race morning
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Trudy Wakeman
- trudywakeman@gmail.com
- Phone
- 224-629-6197
- Website
- Visit website
