Tamborazo Blast 5K
Tamborazo Blast 5K is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Aurora, IL, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 350 N River St, Aurora, IL
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Tamborazo Blast 5K Packet Pick-Up Information
Hello Runner,
Race day is almost here!
We are excited to announce that the Tamborazo Blast 5K is officially SOLD OUT! Thank you for being part of this incredible celebration of fitness, music, culture, and community.
Don't forget to pick up your race packet before the Tamborazo Blast 5K. Your packet includes your race bib and event T-shirt.
Packet Pick-Up Location & Times:
Wilder Park - 350 N Rivert St, Aurora, IL 60506
Thursday, October 8
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday, October 9
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 10
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Race Day – Sunday, October 11
- 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
We recommend picking up your packet before race day if possible to avoid lines and enjoy a stress-free morning. If you are unable to come on the listed dates and times, you can send someone on your behalf or pick up the morning of the race.
We can't wait to see everyone on race day for an unforgettable experience filled with tamborazo music, DJs, runners, and community spirit!
Run • Dance • Celebrate
🏁 RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 AM — Registration & Check-In Opens
8:00 AM — Pre-Race Music & Entertainment
8:30 AM — Opening Announcements
8:45 AM — Runners to Starting Line
9:00 AM — 🏁 TAMBORAZO BLAST 5K STARTS!
During the Race — 🥁 Tamborazos at every mile + DJs along the course
After the Run — 🏅 Finisher Medals & Recognition
11:30 AM — 🎺 Finish-Line Entertainment
3:00 PM — Event Concludes
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
🥁 Mile 1: Tamborazo Torres
🥁 Mile 2: Tamborazo Empresario
🥁 Mile 3: Tamborazo Krystalera
🎧 DJs Along the Route: DJ Hugo C & DJ Melody
🎤 Special Host: DJ Whopper
🎺 Finish-Line Celebration: Banda Devastadora
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About Aurora, IL
Population
179,867
as of 2023
City Elevation
700 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Today
Race day is here
- Race
- Tamborazo Blast 5K
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 350 N River St, Aurora, IL
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Tamborazo Blast 5K
Oct 11, 2026