Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area)
- Date Fri 17th July 2026
- Time 5:00PM CDT
- Location Elk Grove, Illinois
- Price $24.11 - $56.35
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Margarita Mayhem 5K, happening on Friday, July 17, 2026, in the picturesque Elk Grove Village, located in the vibrant Chicago area! This exhilarating event invites participants to run, walk, or simply celebrate the spirit of fiesta as they tackle a fun-filled 5K through the scenic Busse Forest. Not feeling up for the full distance? No problem! Sign up for the popular 0.0K option and head straight to the "Mayhem Fiesta Zone" to indulge in all the margaritas your heart desires.
Starting at 6:30 PM, the chipped-timed 5K promises an exciting atmosphere complete with live music, tasty snacks, and, of course, two complimentary margaritas to kick off the festivities! Participants will receive exclusive Margarita Mayhem finisher's medals, bibs, and the chance to win overall and age group medals. With early packet pickup available on July 16 and an array of margaritas, beer, and wine flowing throughout the evening, the Margarita Mayhem 5K is set to be a spectacular celebration of fun and fitness. Join the fiesta and let the good times roll!
Starting at 6:30 PM, the chipped-timed 5K promises an exciting atmosphere complete with live music, tasty snacks, and, of course, two complimentary margaritas to kick off the festivities! Participants will receive exclusive Margarita Mayhem finisher's medals, bibs, and the chance to win overall and age group medals. With early packet pickup available on July 16 and an array of margaritas, beer, and wine flowing throughout the evening, the Margarita Mayhem 5K is set to be a spectacular celebration of fun and fitness. Join the fiesta and let the good times roll!
Organiser's Description
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"
***NEW THURSDAY EARLY PACKET PICKUP OPTION NOW AVAILABLE:
THURSDAY JULY 16, 2026 XTRA MILE RUNNING STORE - 3:30PM - 6:00PM - 31 W SCHAUMBURG RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
LIVE 5K REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
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MARGARITA MAYHEM FINISHER'S MEDAL
*
MARGARITA BIB
*
TWO "MARGARITA DRINKS" YAY!!!
*
CHIPPED TIMED 5K STARTS @ 6:30PM
*
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP MEDALS
*
YUMMY SNACKS
*
LIVE MUSIC **DJ PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE FIESTA HITS
*
MARGARITA MAYHEM BACKDROP
MAYHEM FRIDAY NIGHT JULY 17
*
PACKET PICKUP/CHECK-IN OPENS AT 5:00PM - 6:15PM
*
DRINKS BEGIN FLOWING AT 5:30PM - MARGARITA, BEER, WINE OR TRULY
*
6:15 RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINE UP FOR THE 5K
*
6:30PM 5K STARTS
*
8:00PM LAST CALL
*
8:30PM FIESTA IS OVER.. DRIVE SAFELY!
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"
***NEW THURSDAY EARLY PACKET PICKUP OPTION NOW AVAILABLE:
THURSDAY JULY 16, 2026 XTRA MILE RUNNING STORE - 3:30PM - 6:00PM - 31 W SCHAUMBURG RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
LIVE 5K REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
*
MARGARITA MAYHEM FINISHER'S MEDAL
*
MARGARITA BIB
*
TWO "MARGARITA DRINKS" YAY!!!
*
CHIPPED TIMED 5K STARTS @ 6:30PM
*
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP MEDALS
*
YUMMY SNACKS
*
LIVE MUSIC **DJ PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE FIESTA HITS
*
MARGARITA MAYHEM BACKDROP
MAYHEM FRIDAY NIGHT JULY 17
*
PACKET PICKUP/CHECK-IN OPENS AT 5:00PM - 6:15PM
*
DRINKS BEGIN FLOWING AT 5:30PM - MARGARITA, BEER, WINE OR TRULY
*
6:15 RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINE UP FOR THE 5K
*
6:30PM 5K STARTS
*
8:00PM LAST CALL
*
8:30PM FIESTA IS OVER.. DRIVE SAFELY!
Races
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Live Margarita 5K
Incl. $6.35 Fee & Super Soft T-Shirt (Additional Purchase)
Fri 17th July 2026 (6:30PM CDT)
$56.35
CLOSED -
0.0K - I'll Drink While You Run :) (No 5K)
Incl. $4.11 Fee & Super Soft T-Shirt (Additional Purchase)
Fri 17th July 2026 (5:00PM CDT)
$24.11
CLOSED
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