This event will be serving two purposes: fund the NHS scholarships and raise money for the K9s 4 U Dog Rescue. Each year, NHS hosts an event to pay for our scholarships. It has been a huge success over the years and we've made it an annual event.
Packet Pickup
Friday, April 30th, 4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1st, 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Both Dates at 1012 N. Green Street. McHenry.
Registration
Registration includes shirt and packet, while supplies last. All registration will be online only. Please complete your registration prior to coming on site for pickup. Please note, the price will increase to $40 on race day.
Awards
Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females in each age group: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
May 01, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
May 01, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$15.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in McHenry.
Learn more about the host city, McHenry.
McHenry is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is located about 46 miles northwest of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 27,135. McHenry was at one time the county seat of McHenry County, which once included adjoining Lake County to the east. McHenry took its name from the county, which was named for Major William McHenry, a prominent US Army officer in the Black Hawk War.
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