The Legendary Race has made its way to California
Are you crazy? Do you think outside the run?
Join us for the inaugural SoCal Taco Bell 50K on November 7th, 2026 — where the journey is long, the rules are weird, and the Taco Bell is mandatory.
HOW IT WORKS
Run ~50K across Orange County
Visit 8 Taco Bell Sanctuaries, Start/Stop at same locations
Eat 1 item at each stop
Complete 2 required items (by stop 4 and stop 8)
Bring your wrappers as proof
Finish in under 11 hours
Earn eternal glory (and a finisher token)
The Highlights (With Extra Sauce)
Ready yourself for an iconic ultra with wild challenges and memories you’ll laugh about for years. This is the Taco Bell 50K.
Historic
First
The debut SoCal edition of the most deliciously unhinged ultra on the West Coast. You’ll tell people you did this… and they’ll still think you’re joking.
Taco
Piñata
What better way to celebrate victory than swinging at a giant taco-shaped piñata? Every runner gets a shot. What’s inside? Glory. Chaos. Probably more Taco Bell.
Finisher
Medals
They may be forged from sauce packets and questionable decision-making, but they’re yours to earn. Conquer all eight stops and you’ll walk away with a finisher token worthy of legend.*
Taco
'Bout It
Connect with fellow runners, compare fuel strategies, and share your training chaos on Discord and Instagram. The adventure starts long before race day.
RULES & EXPECTATIONS
01
You're your own Taco
Navigate the course, bring what you need, and buy your own food.
02
9 Stops. 9 Choices
We begin our journey together with a group feast outisde Home Taco Bell. From there, each racer will make their way through the 33 mile course stopping at 8 different Taco Sanctuaries to revel in guacamole glory.
03
By the 4th Stop...
All entrants must have consumed at least one (1) Chalupa Supreme or one Crunchwrap Supreme.
04
By the 8th Stop...
All entrants must have consumed at least one (1) Burrito Supreme or one Nachos Bell Grande.
05
11 Hour Limit
06
Drinks ≠ Food
07
Wrappers as Proof
Entrants must keep all wrappers for confirmation of stupidity at the end of the run. Will ask for presentation at the end.
08
Gastro-endurance
No on-course Pepto, Alka Seltzer, Pepcid A/C.
09
Rules May Change
Additional "rules" may be added, amended, or changed to promote the intent of this run, which is to do something completely stupid.
10
Tradition
Colorado kicked this madness off nine years ago. DC joined the chaos in 2025. Now it’s SoCal’s turn. Let’s make the Taco Bell 50K a coast-to-coast tradition.
11
To Throw it out...
Vomiting is allowed, but discouraged. Keep it contained and aim for a trash can if you can't.
12
SHHHHH
This event is not sponsored by or endorsed by Taco Bell Corp.
CHALLENGES
If the thought of 9 burritos and 33 miles isn't ridiculous enough, consider adding the following to complete your order
Diablo
Lather all items with Diablo sauce and do a Diablo shooter at the end.
Baja Blast
Drink an aggregate of 2 Liters of Baja Blast during the run without vomiting.
Cinna-Twisted
Consume one order of cinnamon twists IN ADDITION to your one item
COURSE
This 33-mile pilgrimage connects 8 Taco Bells across Orange County, starting at 8am and finishing at 7pm in Huntington Beach.
Runners will travel from the coast through Costa Mesa, Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Westminster before returning to back to home Taco Bell.
Taco Bells All The Way Down
6:30am - Registration Table opens
7:55am - Group photo at Home Taco Base - 19002 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
8:00am - RACE OFFICIALLY STARTS! We'll partake and take part of this crazy first!
STOP 1 — Costa Mesa (Harbor Blvd) 3115 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - 5.5 Miles
STOP 2 — Costa Mesa (Bristol St) 1476 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - 2.9 miles, 8.4 Total Miles
STOP 3 — Irvine (Barranca Pkwy) 2222 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606 - 4.5 miles, 12.9 total miles
STOP 4 — Tustin (Red Hill Ave) 14042 Red Hill Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 - 3.0 miles, 15.9 total miles
STOP 5 — Santa Ana (17th St) 1229 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701 - 3.8 miles, 19.7 total miles
STOP 6 — Fountain Valley (Talbert) 11291 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, ca 92708 - 7.4 miles, 27.1 total miles
STOP 7 — Huntington Beach (Beach- North) 17182 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 - 4.1 miles, 31.2
FINISH — Huntington Beach 19002 Beach Blvd, Hunting Beach - 1.9 miles, 33.1 total miles
7:00PM - Table Cut off Time. Any racers finishing after this point will need to contact organizers for post-race information and rewards.
Distance: ~33.1 miles
Stops: 9 Total Taco Bell Visits (8 unique stores. Start/finish same location.)
Terrain: 100% paved (sidewalks, bike lanes, commercial corridors)
Elevation: ~600–900 ft
Difficulty: Moderate Urban Ultra
Navigation: Simple, mostly straight corridors between cities
Bringing the Taco Bell 50k to the California Coast
An Event Like No Other.... Except for those other ones
RISK & LIABILITY
Risk
Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk
I acknowledge that my participation in the Taco Bell SoCal 50k involves inherent risks, including, but not limited to, physical injury, illness, death, property damage, and other dangers that may occur. I understand these risks, whether they are known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, and I voluntarily choose to participate in the event.
Liability
Waiver and Release of Liability
In consideration of being allowed to participate in Taco Bell 50k SoCal, I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Taco Bell 50k SoCal organizers, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, and any other associated parties (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, or causes of action that I may hereafter have for injuries, damages, or losses arising out of or connected to my participation in the event, including, but not limited to, those caused by the negligence or fault of the Released Parties
Taco Bell 50K SoCal - A Community Event
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by Taco Bell Corp.
E-mail: tacobellca50k@gmail.com
Hi, I’m Will — runner, taco bell veteran, and torch bearer for the SoCal Taco Bell 50K. This race is inspired by the legacy of Taco Bell 50ks and built for runners who ask "why not?"