Elk Grove Village, Illinois (United States of America) - "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 margaritas 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, new in 2025 – two "margarita drinks" yay!!!, chipped timed 5K starts at 6:30pm, overall and age group medals, yummy snacks, live music DJ playing your favorite fiesta hits, Margarita Mayhem backdrop. Mayhem Friday Night July 18: 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! www.runsignup.com/Race/IL/ElkGrove/MargaritaMayhem5KChicago?raceRefCode=v8p4eXEZ

Elk Grove Village, Illinois (United States of America) - "Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K - Chicago area". Ho Ho Ho, oh what fun it is to run in the sun (and shade) and earn some chillin' Summer Xmas swag! Christmas in July highly recommended early packet pickup: Friday, July 18, 2025 – 2:00-4:00pm early packet pickup. We'll do it near the Start/Finish line at Busse Forest (Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25, Elk Grove Village, IL US 60007). Look for the white Fun-Races trailer. Jingle Jolly Saturday schedule July 19, 2025: 6:00am - 6:45am packet pickup/check-in opens – Half Marathon; 7:00am Half Marathon starts; 7:00am - 7:45am packet pickup/check-in opens – 5K; 8:00am 5K starts; 8:20am post race Christmas party begins!!! www.runsignup.com/Race/IL/ElkGroveVillage/ChristmasinJulyHalfMarathonand5KChicago?raceRefCode=JtrNWN7B

Springfield, Illinois (United States of America) - "Lake Springfield Triathlon". We offer many options, including the Sprint Triathlon with a 500-yard swim, 12-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run, the Sprint Aquabike with a 500-yard swim and 12-mile bike, and the High School Sprint with the same distances. The Athena/Clydesdale Sprint, Sprint Relay, and Sprint Triathlon all follow the 500-yard swim, 12-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run format. The Olympic Triathlon features a .9-mile swim, 24.8-mile bike, and 6.2-mile run, while the Olympic Aquabike includes a .9-mile swim and 24.8-mile bike. The Athena/Clydesdale Olympic event consists of a .9-mile swim, 24.8-mile bike, and 6.2-mile run, and the Olympic Relay follows the same format. The Half Triathlon includes a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run, while the Half Aquabike consists of a 1.2-mile swim and 56k bike. The Half Relay features a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run. http://go.evvnt.com/2752100-0?pid=6562

Lena, Illinois (United States of America) - "Lena Brew Run 5k". Like running? Love beer? This race is for you! Be aware that this race will sell out quickly, so register today! Join us on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for the Lena Brew Run 5k, an exciting event that features an awesome course paired with excellent local craft beer provided by Lena Brewing. Whether you are a competitive runner, fun runner, walker, or just enjoy excellent local craft beer, this is the event for you! The 5k run/walk kicks off at 9:00am. There will be a beer garden area on site for post-race festivities, compliments of Lena Brewing! www.runsignup.com/Race/IL/Lena/LenaBrewRun5k

Belleville, Illinois (United States of America) - "Eckert's Belleville Farm Hard Cider 5k". Like running or walking? Love cider? This race is for you! Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, for an exciting new event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Eckert's Belleville Farm! Eckert’s pledge to sustainable farming practices is unsurpassed. Sustainability in agriculture means meeting the food needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. It encompasses farming methods that are environmentally sound, economically viable, and protect public health. It also brings into consideration the working and living conditions of laborers, enhancement of the land upon which farming depends, the living and working conditions of laborers, and the ability to make the most efficient use of nonrenewable and on-farm resources. So, whether you are looking to run, walk, or just enjoy the cider and camaraderie, this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. Registration Includes: T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included! Glass: Stemless 12-ounce wine glass - The logo on the actual glass will be white/transparent. Finisher Medal: Doubles as a bottle opener. Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk Results Posted Online A homemade Cider Donut ...and of course, a pour of cider! www.winerun5k.com