Celebrate Father's Day and Your Independence!!!
McHenry County Patriot Run
For Veterans
5k & 10k Trail run
1 Mile walk/run (Fathers Day Fun Run)
Sunday, June 21, 2026
7:10 AM - 1 Mile Start Time
7:30 a.m. 5K & 10K Start
Packet Pick Up: Saturday June 20th @ Smith PT+ from 10am-2pm
Race Site: Veteran Acres
(Crystal Lake)
Proceeds from the event benefit:
Overall Awards
Overall male and female winners in both the 5k and 10K will receive a custom wooden flag plaque, pictured below.
5k & 10K Age Group Awards
Age group awards will recognize those who finished top three in their age category for the 5K and 10K. 14 and Under, 15-19 up to 70+
We will continue our tradition with awards to hand out American flag pins and to utilize the money spent on medals or other type of awards go to the veterans.
1 Mile - Father's Day Walk/Run and 5k/10K warm up! 1 mile fun walk/run will receive flags at the finish.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1 Mile Walk/Run (Shirt Not Included)
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Register for 1 Mile Walk/Run (Shirt Not Included)$8.41Now registering Feb 13 – Apr 6
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5K Run/Walk
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Register for 5K Run/Walk$34.09Now registering Feb 13 – Apr 6
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10K Run
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Register for 10K Run$39.44Now registering Feb 13 – Apr 6
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Gather a group of friends, family, neighbors, work buddies or an actual team to get a group discount. $5 off per team member up to 10 members.
Event schedule
- Sat, June 20, 2026 10:00 AM - Packet Pick Up Pre Race - Smith PT, 110 W Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, Il 60014
- Sun, June 21, 2026 6:15 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up - At Veteran Acres
- Sun, June 21, 2026 7:10 AM - 1 Mile Father's Day Walk/Run
- Sun, June 21, 2026 7:30 AM - 5K and 10K Start
- Sun, June 21, 2026 9:00 AM - Course Closes
- Sun, June 21, 2026 9:00 AM - Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director - David Riley
- Phone
- 224-629-6197
- Website
- Visit website
