ATX Taco Challenge
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About the race
The ATX Taco Challenge is a 5k run and walk on October 25, 2026, that starts and finishes at Fleet Feet Austin, 211 Walter Seaholm Dr, Austin, TX 78701. Participants follow a planned route with four taco stops at local restaurants where they may pause to eat. Registration opens August 6, 2026. The fee is $40 and includes four tacos (one from each participating restaurant), a small white race number with safety pins, and a medal.
The last day to register for the challenge is October 12, 2026. Medal order and pickup follow a schedule: orders placed by September 5 will be ready for pick up after the event; orders placed between September 6 and September 30 will be available at group runs or Fleet Feet Austin. This is not an official race. Roads and trails along the route remain open to traffic and to the public.
Participants are responsible for staying alert, following traffic laws, and practicing proper trail etiquette. There will be one water stop on the route; participants are advised to carry a handheld water bottle for refills. For safety in low visibility, participants are asked to wear reflective gear and bring a headlamp if available. Taco stops listed for the route are Tacodeli at 301 Congress Ave, Revolucion Coffee + Juice at 207 San Jacinto Blvd Ste 200, Veracruz All Natural at 111 E Cesar Chavez, and Torchy's Tacos at 110 San Antonio St.
Parking on Sunday is free but subject to posted signs. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled, postponed, or modified due to hazardous conditions, severe weather, or circumstances beyond the organizers' control. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
