Moraine Hills Run for the Hills

Moraine Hills Run for the Hills

Join us for the 16th Annual Moraine Hills Run For The Hills! This event includes a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, both in-person and virtually.

In-Person Event: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Virtual Event: September 1 - September 27, 2025

In-Person Schedule:
Gates open at 6:30 AM
7:25 AM: Instructional for Distance Walkers (10K & Half Marathon Walkers)
7:30 AM: Distance Walkers Start (10K & Half Marathon Walkers)
7:40 AM: Instructional for 10K & Half Marathon Runners
7:50 AM: National Anthem & Color Guard
8:00 AM: 10K & Half Marathon Runners Start (separated into waves)
8:15 AM: 5K Run/Walk Start

Course Information:
5K: 3.1 miles, entirely in the state park on asphalt and crushed limestone trails.
10K: 6.2 miles, on Lake Defiance and Leatherleaf Bog Trails.
Half Marathon: 13.1 miles, combines the 10K course with the McHenry Dam trail and River Road bike trail.

Virtual Race: Run virtually anytime between September 1-27, 2025, at Moraine Hills State Park or any location of your choice. Use the ASICS Runkeeper app to track your progress.

Registration:
Various prices and registration deadlines apply to different distances and participation types (in-person or virtual). See website for details.

Packet Pick-Up:
September 25 & 26: The Running Depot, Crystal Lake, IL
September 27: Moraine Hills State Park