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 Ilinois 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
Other Important Information:
- Bathrooms are located at the start (bathrooms), Mile 5 (portapotty), Mile 11 (Prairie Path building), and Finish Line (portapotty)
- 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 marshalls directing runners
Packet Pick-Up Information:
Race Day Schedule:
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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
Registration fees
Half Marathon Closed
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$60.00
Black Friday DUO
Nov 24 – Nov 26 -
$68.00Nov 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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$95.00Aug 31 – Sep 1
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12K (7.44 miles) Closed
Online registration closed-
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 -
$58.00Nov 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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$85.00Aug 31 – Sep 1
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Trudy Wakeman
- trudywakeman@gmail.com
- Phone
- 224-629-6197
- Website
- Visit website
