Human Race

Candace H. Johnson Rachel Hockemeyer, of Woodstock, Taresa Schuster and Micki Whitacre, both of Rockford, stand together as they show their support for the runners of the Boston Marathon before the start of The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Corporate Drive in McHenry.

Candace H. Johnson Runners take off during The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Corporate Drive in McHenry.

Candace H. Johnson Runners take off during The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Corporate Drive in McHenry.

Candace H. Johnson Runners keep their pace during The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Prime Parkway in McHenry.

Candace H. Johnson Tim Hamilton, 23, of Grayslake gets close to the finish line as he comes in second place with a time of 17:9.79 during The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Corporate Drive in McHenry. Hamilton made a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Candace H. Johnson Samantha Stephens, 28, of Round Lake Heights, wears her tutu while running during The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Prime Parkway in McHenry. Stephens made a donation to Home of the Sparrow in McHenry.

Candace H. Johnson Christopher Rodriguez, 25, of Oakwood Hills, gets close to the finish line as he comes in first place during The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Corporate Drive in McHenry. Rodriquez’ time was 17:0.73.

Candace H. Johnson Nancy Sterk, of Crystal Lake stays ahead of the pack as she runs in The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Prime Parkway in McHenry.

Candace H. Johnson Emerich Parpart, 6, of Wonder Lake is all smiles as he runs during The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Corporate Drive in McHenry. Emerich was with his father, Erich, and ran his first race when he was four.

Candace H. Johnson Stefanie Sullivan, 30, of McHenry travels in her motorized wheelchair during The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Corporate Drive in McHenry. Sullivan was participating in the race for Options & Advocacy in Crystal Lake.

Candace H. Johnson Ginger Koch, of McHenry is greeted at the finish line by her twin grandchildren, Thomas and Autumn Koch, both 8, of McHenry during The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Corporate Drive in McHenry.

Candace H. Johnson Ashley Reed, a physical therapist with McHenry County Physical Therapy, uses a foam roller on Karen Sersen, of Cary, to relax her muscles while she waits for the results after The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Corporate Drive in McHenry. Sersen came in second place in the Female 50-54 division.

Candace H. Johnson Bob Murray, 71, of Wonder Lake, puts a 1st place medal around his neck after winning the Male 70+ division during The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Corporate Drive in McHenry.

Candace H. Johnson Darlene and Steve Zoellick, of Crystal Lake stand together with their 2nd place medals after they both won in the Female/Male 55-59 division during The Human Race, a 5K walk/run supporting McHenry County charities on Corporate Drive in McHenry. The Zoellick’s made a donation to the Crystal Lake Food Pantry.