Saturday, May 23, 2026
Melissa O'Leary Memorial Splash Bash
5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Family Water Run
Register NOW!
T-Shirts guaranteed for individuals
registered by April 28, 2026
5K Run/Walk (8:00 AM start)
and
1-mile Family Water Run (8:45 AM start)
Registration is required for one of the races to participate in the 1 Mile Water Run.
Free swimming & refreshments
for runners and their families
following the races until 11:00 AM.
5K Awards (9:30 AM)
Shirt & Number pick up for pre-registered runners will be available
on Friday, May 22 from 4-7pm at the Woodstock Water Works.
Call 815-338-4363 if you have questions.
Overall winners, male and female, in the 5K, will each receive a plaque plus a $75 gift certificate to the Running Depot in Crystal Lake.
Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age and gender division.
Participation medals will also be awarded.
5K Male and Female Divisions
8 & under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Please note: This event is limited to the first 600 participants that register.
Registration fees Spots remaining: 582
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Adult 5K Run/Walk - Ages 19+ Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 7 days-
5K Adult, Age: 19 and Older
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Register for Adult 5K Run/Walk - Ages 19+$39.44
Early bird pricing
Now registering Jan 31 – May 17 -
$44.79
Standard pricing
May 18 – May 22 -
$50.14
Day of
May 23 – May 23
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Youth 5K Run/Walk - 18 & Younger Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 7 days-
5K Youth, Age: 18 and Under
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Register for Youth 5K Run/Walk - 18 & Younger$23.39
Early bird pricing
Now registering Jan 31 – May 17 -
$28.74
Standard pricing
May 18 – May 22 -
$34.09
Day of
May 23 – May 23
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Adult/Family 1 Mile Water Run - Ages 19+ Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 7 days-
1 Mile Water Run, Adult Age: 19 and Older (Registration is required for one of the races to participate in the 1 Mile Water Run.)
-
Register for Adult/Family 1 Mile Water Run - Ages 19+$39.44
Early bird pricing
Now registering Jan 31 – May 17 -
$44.79
Standard pricing
May 18 – May 22 -
$50.14
Day of
May 23 – May 23
-
Youth/Family 1 Mile Water Run - 18 & Younger Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 7 days-
1 Mile Water Run, Youth Age: 18 and Under
-
Register for Youth/Family 1 Mile Water Run - 18 & Younger$23.39
Early bird pricing
Now registering Jan 31 – May 17 -
$28.74
Standard pricing
May 18 – May 22 -
$34.09
Day of
May 23 – May 23
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Race Shirt Information
Shirt sizes are guaranteed for those registered by April 28, 2026
Shirt/Number pick up will be available on Friday, May 22 from 4-7pm at the Woodstock Water Works.
Event schedule
- Fri, May 22, 2026 4:00 PM - Early T-Shirt & Number Pick Up (4-7 PM) at Woodstock Water Works
- Sat, May 23, 2026 7:00 AM - T-Shirt & Number Pick Up (7-7:45 AM)
- Sat, May 23, 2026 8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start
- Sat, May 23, 2026 8:45 AM - 1 Mile Family Water Run/Walk
- Sat, May 23, 2026 9:30 AM - 5K Awards with Drawings for Raffle Prizes following
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mary Lisk
- Phone
- 815-338-4363
- Website
- Visit website
