Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Margarita Mayhem 5K (Indianapolis)

New Palastine, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

Entry is $42.99 now and rises to $50 after Jul 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $7.01.

About the Margarita Mayhem 5K (Indianapolis)

The race takes place at Southeastway Park, a setting that fits the party-first attitude of the event. The course is a straightforward run or walk through the park, and the whole thing is built around the margarita bar waiting at the end. There is also a zero-distance option for anyone who wants to skip straight to the drinks.

Packet pickup is race morning only, opening well before the start. After the run, there is live music from a DJ, snacks, and a drink setup that includes margaritas, beer, wine, and seltzers. Awards for overall and age group finishers are announced before the afternoon winds down.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

255finishers

19:56winner

48:34median

1:15:42cutoff

Top 3: Hannah Zak (19:56) · Daniel Stirm (22:29) · Hanna Cayton (22:33)

The Margarita Mayhem 5K (Indianapolis) has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles8/1/2026 11:00$43

0.0K - I'll Drink While You Run :) (NO 5K)8/1/2026 11:00$16

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Common Questions About the Margarita Mayhem 5K (Indianapolis)

Will I finish last at the Margarita Mayhem 5K (Indianapolis)?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 48:34, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:15:42, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Margarita Mayhem 5K (Indianapolis) a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 255 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Margarita Mayhem 5K (Indianapolis)?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:56 while the median finisher took 48:34. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.