THE SLOWEST 5K IN THE WORLD
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THE SLOWEST 5K IN THE WORLD •
Saturday, September 26, 2026
A walking food tour of Carlsbad Village’s favorite taco shops.
Carlsbad, Get Ready to Taco the 5K
The Taco 5K is not your typical 5K. It is a relaxed walking adventure through Carlsbad Village, built around local tacos, community, and a whole lot of fun.
Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or taco-loving teammates and make your way through a scenic route featuring five local taco stops. Along the way, you’ll find games, music, photo opportunities, surprise challenges, and plenty of reasons to slow down and enjoy the experience.
There are no timing chips and no pressure to race. Walk at your own pace, eat a taco at every stop, and fiesta your way to the finish.
Why You’ll Love It
🌮 Five Local Taco Stops
Taste your way through some of Carlsbad Village’s favorite taco destinations.
🏃♂️ A Fun, Noncompetitive 5K
No personal records. No need to rush. Just walk, snack, laugh, and enjoy the route.
🎸 Games, Music and Challenges
The fun continues between taco stops with interactive activities and surprises along the way.
🎭 Costumes Encouraged
Taco-inspired outfits, team costumes, and creative race-day flair are always welcome.
🎉 Made for Crews
Bring your friends, family, coworkers, or anyone who believes tacos are better together.
TASTE THE ROUTE
Explore Carlsbad One Taco at a Time
Beginning at Magee Park, the Taco 5K winds through the streets of Carlsbad Village for a scenic walking tour filled with local flavor.
Your event bib is your ticket to a taco at each participating stop:
🌮 Pure Taco
🌮 Barrio Mexican Restaurant
🌮 Lola’s Seven-Up
🌮 Señor Grubby’s
🌮 Tio Ernie’s Tortilla Mia
Take your time, enjoy the neighborhood, and arrive at the finish line with a full stomach and an even better story.
*Participating restaurants and route details are subject to change.
COME HUNGRY
Everything You Need to Taco the 5K
Every ticket includes the food, gear, and race-day fun that make the Taco 5K more than an ordinary walk around the block.
🌮 One taco at each participating restaurant
🏃♀️ Official Taco 5K event bib
🎽 Official event T-shirt
🏅 Finisher medal
🎉 Games and fiesta challenges
📸 Music, photo opportunities, and event activities along the route