The Taco Dash
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The Taco Dash : Charlotte, NC
The Taco Dash returns on October 31, 2026 for its fifth annual running event after a year off. The event is centered at Cabo Fish Taco, 11611 N Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277. The Taco Dash Foundation is associated with the event and has raised $883.53 toward its fundraising goal.
The event's stated mission is to support local businesses and organizations that train, employ, and provide life skills for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. The organizers aim for individuals with Autism, Down syndrome, and other physical and developmental disabilities to find purpose and place in the community.
Race day includes a 5K plus on-site activities such as music, games, food, and drink. The event offers multiple participation options and tiered registration fees; one category, 5K - Exceptional Athletes, is listed as free for anyone with a physical or developmental disability. The posted registration policy notes there are no refunds unless an entrant purchased Refund Protection, race management may cancel or modify the event for unfavorable conditions, and registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to Acts of God.
Available distances and categories: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K, run with music, games, food and drink
- 3k Walk, recreational walk distance
- 5K - Exceptional Athletes, free for participants with a physical or developmental disability
