May 4th and 5th, 2019
All races begin at 7:30am Eastern; Fun Run at 9am
Little Mulberry Park, 3800 Hog Mountain Rd, Dacula, GA
HOLY MARACAS! Spend your weekend celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a bunch of the funnest runners you’ve ever met…and a bunch of nachos too! It’s an Awesomesauce affair with some Mexican flair!
We’re trading in our cowbells and Jock Jams for maracas and merengue for one weekend only! Grab your amigos and join us for food, fun, friendship, and a little run – or walk – through the park. With distances from cinco meters to half marathon on both days, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And yes, there will be nachos and queso and all the toppings waiting for you at the finish line as we fiesta like there’s no mañana!
Both days are super low-key and non-competitive; at our events, the race is you vs. you, not you vs. anyone else. We do post results though, so these races qualify for 50 States Half Marathon Club and Half Fanatics! There is a 4 hour time limit for all distances. If you think you’ll end up taking more than 4 hours, we offer an optional early start. Walkers are TOTALLY welcome at all of our events; there is no running police here! We don’t care if you’re fast or if you’re slow, we just care that you have a good time!
Your registration fee includes entry into the race distance of your choosing, race swag, finisher medal for all distances, and our usual aid station setup including Gatorade, water, Gu, and snacks galore. The drinks will be cold and the salsa will be hot!
Shirts are NOT included in your race fee. We do give out race swag, it just won’t be a shirt! In honor of Cinco de Mayo, you’ll get to choose between a sombrero, a sombrero headband, or a margarita glass! (It’s up to you to fill it at home though, because the hardest stuff we’ll have at the finish line is chocolate milk.) We have lots of fun shirts available for purchase, and buying them in conjunction with your race registration hooks you up with the lowest available pricing. Any extras will be available for purchase on race day.
Run races on BOTH days and earn a unique medal for each day PLUS a third LOCO medal for being crazy enough to run two days in a row! Holy guacamole!
The most important thing to remember is that our focus is on FUN. Only a handful of people ever have a real chance of winning any race. Our crew caters to the 99% – the ones who will never win but who still deserve an amazing race experience. If you think you’re signing up for an uber-competitive, super serious race, well, this isn’t it. Fast people are welcome, slow people are welcome, walkers are welcome! If you like hanging out with fun people, if you like giving or receiving high fives, if you think loud music and cowbells are essential, if you are more worried about having a good time vs. winning, if you like being spoiled, if you like fun surprises, if you want to be with people who truly enjoy your company and want to see you succeed, we hope you join us, because you’re just the kind of person this race is perfect for!
THE COURSE
The course is a paved loop at Little Mulberry Park. You will pass the start/finish/aid station area multiple times throughout the race. Wait – what?! We are running in loops? Yep! The beauty of a looped course means that you’re never alone; everyone gets to fiesta together! This also means you’re welcome to leave a drop bag to access your own personal goodies and you can shed layers as you warm up, and you can reapply sunscreen, address any potential issues such as blisters, etc. Also, Little Mulberry Park has toilets that FLUSH. Due to the nature of this event (and to be able to use the toilets that flush), there is a strict cap of runners for both days.
THE AID
Our aid stations are epic. It’s simply a fact.
Food at the aid station includes (but is not limited to): energy gels in a variety of brands and flavors, fruit, potato chips, pretzels, pickles, cookies, candy (chocolate candy and sugary stuff too), crackers, and whatever else we decide looks good at the grocery store!
Drinks available include water, Gatorade, Coke, Mountain Dew, and banana and strawberry smoothies (dairy free!) If you have a particular mix or drink that you prefer, please bring it along and we’ll be happy to refill your personal cup all day long with it, or keep it on ice for you. We have an unlimited amount of ice, so put it in your drink, stuff it in your bra, throw it in your hat, keep yourself cool.
Also available in the aid station zone: Bandages, athletic tape, Vaseline, salt tablets, sunscreen, feminine products, ponytail holders, BioFreeze, and other things that will help us help you get to the finish line.
Because you pass by the start/finish/aid area multiple times, you’re welcome to leave a drop bag with supplies, or you can leave a water bottle or cup at the aid station to fill up with the drink of your choice. You can also bundle up – hahahaha – at the beginning of the race and then peel off one layer at a time and drop them at the aid station to be picked up before you leave.
THE SWAG
To keep prices low, your entry fee includes all the food and drink you can consume until the last runner finishes and your choice of swag item. Shirts, hoodies, and other gear is available for pre-order during registration. Pre-orders will be cut off three weeks prior to race day. A limited amount of merchandise will be available for purchase at the race.
Medals for all distances! Our medals are made from recycled steel and are different for both Saturday and Sunday! Pick yourself up a THIRD medal if you run both Saturday AND Sunday, because you’re obviously LOCO.
PACKET PICKUP
Pick up your race bib and any pre-ordered gear one hour before each race start. If you pre-order anything, we recommend waiting until AFTER you are done running to pick it up. The lines get super long first thing in the morning, and we don’t give away your stuff once you’ve paid for it. If you’re running on Sunday and are in town on Saturday, feel free to stop by the race location to get your bib then. Yes, you can pick up a friend or family member’s bib.
THE FINISH LINE PARTY
We think every finish deserves a party, and this fiesta will be one to remember. A giant build-your-own nachos buffet will have all the goods, and all the toppings, that any runner could possibly want. Vegetarians, we’ve got you covered too!
The finish line food and festivities continue until the last person finishes. This is non-negotiable for us. We don’t run out of food. We don’t run out of drinks. We don’t run out of music and dancing and high fives. Do not worry about anything being missing if you’re not fast; we’ve got you covered.
THE QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED THE MOST
Are strollers allowed?
Yep! Please register any children riding in the stroller if you’d like for them to receive a race bib and medal.
Are headphones allowed?
Yep! We ask that you keep the volume low enough so you can hear what’s going on around you. ou.
Are walkers allowed?
Walkers are not only allowed, they are encouraged. We do not care what speed you go, as long as you finish within the time limit (8 hours for ALL race distances.) All finish line food and festivities remain out until the last person finishes, so no worries about anything disappearing before you make it to the finish line. There’s even a special award for the person who perseveres the longest! This is a great race for first timers at any distance!
Are pets allowed?
Unfortunately no.
Will this race be certified/qualify for Peachtree?
The course is not and will not be certified. If a course measuring exactly to the centimeter matters to you, you probably won’t like our laid-back way of doing thing. The race is USATF sanctioned.
What hotel should I stay at?
There are multiple areas with hotel accommodations nearby. Your best bets are in the Mall of Georgia area or down into Lawrenceville, GA. Recommended hotels are coming your way soon.
Okay, I’m in! Where do I register?
Right here!