“The World’s Slowest 5K”

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WALK. EAT. FIESTA.

The Taco 5K™
Walking Event Series

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Not Your Average 5K

The Taco 5K™ is a walking fiesta that brings together local tacos, city exploration, and a whole lot of fun.

There are no timing chips, no pressure, and no reason to rush. Just gather your crew, follow the route, stop for tacos at participating local restaurants, take on a few ridiculous challenges, and fiesta your way to the finish.

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Why You’ll Love It

A simple line drawing of a taco with lettuce and cheese.

Line drawing of a taco with lettuce, meat, and toppings

Taco Stops Galore:

Taste your way through participating local taco shops along the route.

A Mexican sombrero hat with decorative patterns and a wide brim.

Line drawing of a sombrero hat with decorative patterns

Fiesta Challenges:

Complete playful challenges and compete for prizes and bragging rights.

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Three orange musical notes on a black background

Live Music & Desert Vibes:

Enjoy entertainment, local energy, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

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Outline of a running back jersey with the number 103.

Staggered Start Times:

Choose your wave and walk at your own pace (10:30 AM – 3 PM).

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Illustration of a medal ribbon with a star in the center, in orange and black colors.

Costume Contest:

Bring your best taco-inspired look and join the costume competition.

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Icon of three people, representing a group or team.

Family & Group Friendly:

Bring the kids, your friends, your coworkers, or your favorite abuela.

This isn’t just a race. It’s a taco-fueled celebration of local flavor and community.

Learn More About the Taco 5K

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Cornhole game boards with bean bags on top, placed on a colorful quilted blanket outdoors.

A man wearing a red shirt, tan pants, a blue hat, and sunglasses is holding a yellow and red item, standing outdoors near a red payphone booth. There are some items on a mat on the ground behind him.

People participating in a race event, with two women in the center celebrating, wearing medals and race bibs, surrounded by children and other participants outdoors.

Close-up of a person wearing black gloves preparing colorful tacos on a multicolored tablecloth.

Three women wearing sunglasses and race bibs eating tacos at an outdoor event.

Silver and gold trophies with chips on top, award plaques for the Taco 5K race, with ribbons in the background.

A person wearing a brown t-shirt with a graphic of Bigfoot holding a taco, holding a clear plastic cup of soda, and a taco with lettuce and pink shredded cheese.

A young boy playing an outdoor basketball game where he is aiming to throw a red ball into a basketball hoop with a foam cushion top, set up on an orange and black inflatable structure.

Three young women in red shirts covering their noses and mouths while standing on a city sidewalk, with pink flowers and street signs nearby.

Two women dressed in taco costumes standing on a city sidewalk, smiling. One woman wears a large decorative hat and sunglasses, the other holds a cup and phone. Street and storefronts are visible in the background.

Group of four diverse young adults smiling and making peace signs in front of a restaurant or cafe exterior with race bibs on their shirts, indicating they participated in a running event.

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Explore Your City One Taco at a Time

Every Taco 5K puts local flavor at the center of the route. Explore a great neighborhood, visit participating taco shops, and experience the city the most delicious way possible.

Two people standing outdoors, both wearing matching blue T-shirts with a dinosaur taco graphic and the word 'Tacosaurus.' The man on the left is wearing sunglasses, a hat, and khaki shorts, and has a race bib number 122. The woman on the right is wearing sunglasses, earrings, smiling, and holding a taco. She has a race bib number 121 and is wearing pants with a taco pattern.

Walk at Your Own Pace

No timers. No personal records. No pressure. Enjoy the route at a pace that leaves plenty of time for taco breaks.

A man wearing a decorative lucha libre mask is holding a taco in one hand and a bowl of chips and lime in the other. He is participating in a race called 'The Taco 5K' based on his bib number.

Taste the Route

Stop at participating local restaurants and discover some of the city’s best tacos along the way.

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Fiesta to the Finish

Take on challenges, show off your costume, enjoy local entertainment, and finish with a full heart and a full stomach.

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Come Hungry.
Leave With Swag.

Your Taco 5K experience includes more than tacos. Participants receive official race-day gear and everything they need to walk, eat, and fiesta their way through the event.