Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area)
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 6:30 PM CDT
- Location
- Elk Grove, IL
- Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25, 60007
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run, walk, or head straight to the fiesta for a margarita-fueled Friday night party in the beautiful Busse Forest.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveGet ready for a unique Friday night experience at the Margarita Mayhem 5K in Elk Grove. This event combines a timed 5K run or walk through the beautiful Busse Forest with a lively fiesta atmosphere. Whether you're aiming for an age group medal or simply moving for margaritas, the post-race "Mayhem Fiesta Zone" awaits with live music, yummy snacks, and, of course, two complimentary margarita drinks. There's even a 0.0K option for those who prefer to head straight to the party.
What to expect
- Choose your adventure: a chipped-timed 5K run/walk or the 0.0K for direct access to the fiesta.
- Enjoy two complimentary margaritas, beer, wine, or Truly.
- Dance to live music from a DJ playing fiesta hits.
Standout details
- Margarita Mayhem Finisher's Medal
- Two complimentary margarita drinks
- 0.0K option for direct fiesta access
- Live DJ playing fiesta hits
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Swag Included
After-Party
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.1 Miles
Fri, Jul 17, 6:30 PM CDT · From $30.45
Opens Apr 6, 2026, 4:40 AM CDT · Closes Jul 17, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
0.0K - I'll Drink While You Run :) (No 5K)
Fri, Jul 17, 5:00 PM CDT · From $19.87
Opens Apr 1, 2026, 4:37 AM CDT · Closes Jul 17, 2026, 6:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
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:
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!
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