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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The Margarita Mayhem 5K starts at 5:00 PM, giving you time to arrive in the Elk Grove area and settle into your hotel before heading to Busse Forest. The one-mile run takes place at Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25. Entry fees range from $15.99 to $50.00 depending on your registration option. This July event offers a straightforward racing option for those looking to fit a quick run into a summer weekend. Since the race operates in the evening, you'll want accommodations nearby to minimize travel time and avoid the heat of the day before your start.

From the Race 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" ***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!

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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.

Where can I find hotels near Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area) 2026 — Elk Grove, IL?

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