Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area) 2026 — Elk Grove, IL

Date
July 17, 2026
Location
Elk Grove, IL
Venue
Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25
Start Time
5:00 PM
Entry Fee
$15.99 – $50.00
Events
Live Margarita 5K, 0.0K - I'll Drink While You Run 🙂 (No 5K)
Includes
Super Soft T-Shirt (Additional Purchase)
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area) 2026 — Elk Grove, IL?

Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area) 2026 — Elk Grove, IL takes place on July 17, 2026. The race is held in Elk Grove, Illinois.

Where is Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area) 2026 — Elk Grove, IL held?

Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area) 2026 — Elk Grove, IL is held at Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25 in Elk Grove, Illinois.

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