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Margarita Mayhem 5K (Dayton)
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Margarita Mayhem 5K (Dayton)

Dayton, Ohio, United States View on map
Jul 11, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Get ready for a wild blend of running, racing, and refreshing margaritas at the Margarita Mayhem 5K at Hollywood Gaming Casino in Dayton, Ohio! This unique 21+ event kicks off and finishes right on the historic horse racing track.

Whether you're chasing a new personal record or simply running for the fun of it, you'll enjoy a festive 5K course followed by an unforgettable finish-line celebration. Every participant receives a custom finisher medal and access to the post-race fiesta featuring two margarita samples and one full margarita pour to toast your accomplishment.

Want to make it even more fun? Bring your whole crew! *Teams and groups with 6 or more participants will receive a free bonus sombrero hat for every team member, making your group stand out while adding even more fiesta spirit to race day. *Must join a new group/team or an existing group/team during registration to receive the free Sombrero hat.

Set against the exciting backdrop of Hollywood Gaming Casino, Margarita Mayhem combines fitness, entertainment, and celebration into one incredible event. Gather your friends, lace up your running shoes, and prepare for a morning filled with great vibes, memorable photo opportunities, and plenty of margarita-fueled fun.

Run the track. Earn the medal. Sip the margaritas. Embrace the mayhem! 🍹🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏇🎉

*Participants must be 21 years of age or older to register and attend this event.

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Running

5K

Jul 11, 2026 5K 11:00 AM
$50.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Dayton, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 20.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 29.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 20.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 35.1°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
13.3
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.5mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
76.7%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on July 11, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on July 11, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 47m

The sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 9:06 PM local time (EDT) in Dayton on July 11, 2026 — 14h 47m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 49 Dayton events

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