"It's back, and maybe bigger than ever. He called last year's race a "roving party" and said he loved the community—particularly the number of first-time ultramarathoners, for whom this was an on-ramp to the sport. Co-organizer Phil Hargis texted that despite the Taco Bell 50K being a "terrible idea," this year's race will be a "piñata of fun and deliciousness.""
"Completing the Taco Bell 50K takes between four and 11 hours, which includes stops at nine Taco Bell locations across DC and Virginia. By the fourth stop, runners must have eaten at least one Crunchwrap Supreme or Chalupa Supreme. By the eighth, runners must have also eaten a Nachos BellGrande or a Burrito Supreme. Pepto Bismol is banned."
"He also urges participants to get acclimated to the feeling of running after eating a burrito, which apparently "feels pretty terrible for the first couple miles, but if you can fight off the discomfort for 15 or 20 minutes, then all of a sudden you get a big surge of energy.""
The Taco Bell 50K is a novelty ultramarathon returning November 27, 2026, requiring participants to run 31.07 miles while eating at least nine Taco Bell menu items across nine locations in DC and Virginia. The inaugural race attracted approximately 500 runners with 429 finishers, including a nine-year-old participant. Completion takes four to eleven hours with specific menu requirements at designated stops, including Crunchwrap Supreme, Chalupa Supreme, Nachos BellGrande, and Burrito Supreme. Organizers describe it as a community-focused event that serves as an entry point for first-time ultramarathoners. The race raises money for charity, previously benefiting Achilles International, and promises participants "eternal glory and maybe heartburn."
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