Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area)
- Date
- July 17, 2026
- Distance
- Live Margarita 5K · 0.0K - I'll Drink While You Run :) (No 5K)
From the Organizer
It's Margarita Time!!!
Yes, we said M*A*R*G*A*R*I*T*A..... Join the Fiesta "Friday Night Mayhem"
Run some...walk some... tangle some... and margarita some... cause margarita's is what I am moving for!!!
Join the Margarita Mayhem, at the beautiful Busse Forest in Elk Grove (Chicago Suburb)!
Run or Walk a 5K and get ready to party "Mayhem" style.
Don't want to do the 5K? Sign up for the 0.0K and head straight over to the "Mayhem Fiesta Zone".
"Run All The Miles Drink All The Margaritas"
Live 5K Registration Includes:
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Margarita Mayhem Finisher's Medal
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Margarita Bib
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Two "Margarita Drinks" Yay!!!
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Chipped Timed 5K Starts @ 6:30pm
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Overall and Age Group Medals
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Yummy Snacks
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Live Music **DJ Playing Your Favorite Fiesta Hits
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Margarita Mayhem Backdrop
Mayhem Friday Night July 17
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Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
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Drinks Begin Flowing at 5:30pm - Margarita, Beer, Wine or Truly
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6:15 Race Announcements and line up for the 5K
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6:30pm 5K Starts
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8:00pm Last Call
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8:30pm Fiesta is Over.. Drive Safely!
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- What is the Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area)?
- Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area) is a running race held in Elk Grove, Illinois on July 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area)?
- Friday, July 17, 2026 in Elk Grove, Illinois at Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25, Elk Grove, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area)
Jul 17, 2026