Margarita Mayhem 5K (Chicago Area)

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!

Q: I cannot come, what are my options?  Can I get a refund?
A:  Sorry there are no refunds for any reason.  We offer 5 different options to choose from.
1) You may have your swag mailed for $15 and run/walk on your own.
2) Pick up your swag on race day and still enjoy your drink ticket but run on your own!
3) You may have a friend pick up your swag for you on race day ... They will enjoy your drink ticket :)
4) You may sell/give away your entry to a friend/family at no additional cost.
5)  Donate Your Registration to the Charity Partner!
 
Q: CAN I PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY? 

A: Absolutely!  Please feel free to register through the regular registration link above and you can either: 
1) Pick up your swag on race day and still enjoy your drink tickets but run on your own when and where you want! *Be Sure to Request Your Finisher's Medal When You Check-in!
2) Contact us at Email andrea@fun-races.com if you want your swag mailed for additional $15 shipping cost fee (price is per person).

Q:  When is Packet Pickup?
A:  Race day option.  Opens at 5:00pm
Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25
Elk Grove, IL US 60007

 
Q:  Are there water stops on the 5K course?
A:  Yes, we will have full bottles of water bottles at start line, one spot on the course and finish line.  You are welcome to carry a full bottle of water with you until the next water stop. Must dispose all bottles in trash cans or recycle bins.
 
Q:  Will the race still happen if it is raining or storming?
A:  Yes!!!  We will only delay for lightning or tornado.
 
Q:  Can my kids register for this 5K race?
A:  Yes, they sure can!  If there under 21 you will get to enjoy their drink tickets :)
 
Q:  Is this course stroller-friendly?   May I push a stroller? 
A:  Yes – please be courteous of runners in a hurry.  
 
Q:  Is this event dog-friendly?  Can I bring my dog? 
A:  Yes – and no charge:)  you know the rules… clean up. Please be respectful of other runners.

Q: Are Spectators allowed in the Mayhem Party Zone area?

A: Yes!!!  If they would like to join the FIESTA fun and not participate in the 5K = have them Register for the 0.0K!!!

Q:  Can my kids come with me while I drink my margarita? 

A: Yes, please advise no kids in the alcohol line pavilion.
 

Q:  Are there Awards? 
A:  Yes, Top 3 Male/Female Overall Winners.  Top 3 Male/Female in each Age Group. Overall and age group winners will receive special overall and age group medals. Overall Winners and Age group Winners will be announced around 7:30pm (time subject to change).  

1-12
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+

Q:  Will the age group prizes be mailed?
A:  No, all prizes must be picked up during Awards Announcement.  If you did not pick up your prize there will be a $8 fee to be mailed to you.
 
Q:  Any other questions?
A:  Email andrea@fun-races.com

Mayhem Friday Night July 17  

• Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens at 5:00pm - 6:15pm (Race Day Only)

• 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!

Refer Friends = Earn Bonus Swag!
 
How It Works:
1) When registering, create a Team Name for your group. Create a password (and write it down!)
 
2) Tell all your friends to sign up for the race! (be sure to give them your team name and password)
 
3) When your Team Hits 6 or More, Each Team Member will receive a Bonus Sombrero Hat!

Sweet and salty like an ocean breeze, Reggae Margarita gives you more time to hang your hammock and soak up paradise. Just twist open and serve over ice! Raise a glass and beat the steel drum, it's that good straight out of the bottle.