Results are coming in! See who has finished so far, or send in your result.

The original race has been cancelled. We would still like to run on Saturday, November 7, as a group of people getting together, and we are working through the issues that have been identified. Register below so we know you're coming.

@tacobell50koc

3 start windows

Everyone arrive by 6:30 AM at Home Taco Bell, 19002 Beach Blvd, so we can gather names and info and take a group photo.

  1. 7:00 AMEarlyStop 1 opens at 8:00, so you may wait there.
  2. 7:30 AMMain corralThe main group.
  3. 8:00 AMFinal corralThe last wave out.

All three windows work. Pick the one that fits your pace.

Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 · Orange County, CA

Taco Bell 50K OC

Start
7–8 AM
Cutoff
7:00 PM
Distance
31.2 mi
Eat
9 items

A free, self-supported ultra from Huntington Beach through Costa Mesa, Santa Ana and Fountain Valley and back. Run it, walk it, crawl it. Eat at every Taco Bell along the way.

No medals on race day. Because of the last-minute shift in the race, we won't have medals at the finish. We will get them out to all runners after race day.
Buy item 1 the night before. Home Taco Bell does not open until 9:00 AM on Saturday, after every start window. Pick up your first item Friday night. Stop 1 (Harbor Blvd) opens at 8:00 AM, so 7:00 AM starters may have to wait there.

Registered on the original site?

That race was cancelled, so please register here for the group run. Same date and the same starting line, with a final course that has one new stop.

New to the event?

Entry is free. You pay for your own food and transportation, and you are responsible for yourself out there.

Register

Free. This is not an official or organized race. It is a group of people choosing to run the same route on the same day. Registering just lets us know you're coming and how to reach you with updates.

Assumption of risk, waiver and release

No organizer, no event. The original Taco Bell 50K has been cancelled. What remains is an informal, unsanctioned get-together of individuals who choose to run, walk or eat along the same route on the same day. No person, group or business is organizing, supervising, insuring or providing support for it, and nobody is responsible for my safety but me.

Risks. I understand this activity takes place on open public roads, sidewalks and crossings with live traffic, and involves serious risks including, but not limited to, being struck by a vehicle or bicycle, falls, heat or cold illness, dehydration, overexertion, heart problems, food-related illness or allergic reaction, vomiting, theft, property damage, permanent disability and death. Risks may be known or unknown and may be caused by my own actions, the actions of others, road and weather conditions, or the negligence of others.

Fitness and choices. I am at least 18 years old, I am physically fit enough to take part, and I have no medical condition that makes it unsafe. I will obey all traffic laws, carry what I need and decide for myself when to stop.

Release. I voluntarily assume all of these risks. To the fullest extent allowed by law, I release, waive, discharge and agree not to sue the people who run this website, the other participants, volunteers, anyone who helps share information about this run, and Taco Bell and its franchisees and staff, from any and all claims, liability, injury, loss or damage connected to my participation, including claims caused by their negligence. I agree to cover my own medical and other costs.

Photos. I understand other participants may take and share photos or video that include me.

I have read this waiver, I understand I am giving up substantial legal rights, and I sign it freely.

Course

Nine Taco Bell visits at eight stores, all on pavement: sidewalks, bike lanes and commercial corridors, with about 600 to 900 ft of elevation. Roads stay open and nothing is marked, so navigate by phone. The gaps in the stop list grow with the distance between stops.

12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031S/F1234567Huntington BeachFountain ValleyCosta MesaSanta Ana2 miles

This is the final course: 31.2 miles (50.2K). The stop list and mile markers both follow this route. Any route between the stops counts. Open the full course in Google Maps

Download GPX fileDownload GPX with mile markers

Import either GPX into Garmin Connect, Google My Maps or your favorite route app.

  1. S

    Start, 0.0 mi

    Home Taco Bell

    19002 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

    Eat item 1 before you leave

    Open in Maps
  2. 5.8 mi
  3. 1

    Stop 1, 5.8 mi

    Costa Mesa, Harbor Blvd

    3115 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    Walking route from the last stop
  4. 3.0 mi
  5. 2

    Stop 2, 8.8 mi

    Costa Mesa, Bristol St

    1476 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    Walking route from the last stop
  6. 3.1 mi
  7. 3

    Stop 3, 11.9 mi

    Santa Ana, S Bristol St

    2910 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704

    New stop: the old Irvine store did not open early enough

    Walking route from the last stop
  8. 2.4 mi
  9. 4

    Stop 4, 14.3 mi

    Santa Ana, Grand Ave

    2246 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705

    Chalupa Supreme or Crunchwrap Supreme eaten by here

    Walking route from the last stop
  10. 3.1 mi
  11. 5

    Stop 5, 17.4 mi

    Santa Ana, 17th St

    1229 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

    Walking route from the last stop
  12. 7.5 mi
  13. 6

    Stop 6, 24.9 mi

    Fountain Valley, Talbert Ave

    11291 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

    Longest leg of the day

    Walking route from the last stop
  14. 4.2 mi
  15. 7

    Stop 7, 29.1 mi

    Huntington Beach, Beach Blvd north

    17182 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

    Walking route from the last stop
  16. 2.1 mi
  17. F

    Stop 8 / Finish, 31.2 mi

    Home Taco Bell

    19002 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

    Burrito Supreme or Nachos Bell Grande eaten by here

    Walking route from the last stop

Rules

Two required items By Stop 4: Chalupa Supreme or Crunchwrap Supreme. By Stop 8: Burrito Supreme or Nachos Bell Grande. You can eat them earlier.

One item per stop

Finish your item at each store before you move on. Everything else on your menu is your choice.

Keep every wrapper

Carry all 9 in a ziplock bag. A missing wrapper is a DQ.

11 hours

Start at 7:00, 7:30 or 8:00 AM and finish within 11 hours of your start. The course closes at 7:00 PM.

Drinks don't count

A drink never counts as your item.

You're your own taco

No course support. Navigate, carry what you need and buy your own food.

No stomach help on course

No Pepto, Alka-Seltzer or Pepcid AC during the run.

If it comes back up

Allowed but discouraged. Aim for a trash can.

Rules may change

Rules can be added or changed to protect the point of this run, which is to do something completely stupid.

Optional challenges

Diablo

Diablo sauce on every item, plus a Diablo shooter at the end.

Baja Blast

Drink 2 liters of Baja Blast across the run without vomiting.

Cinna-Twisted

One order of cinnamon twists in addition to your item.

Race day

Planned by the original organizer, not confirmed here The check-in table, finisher tokens, taco piñata and Discord belonged to the original event. Plan as if none of them will be there. Medals will not be handed out on race day either. We will distribute them to all runners after race day.

To count as a finisher

Save your GPS activity from Strava, Garmin or Coros, keep your wrappers or photos of them from every stop, and finish in under 11 hours.

Staying safe

Stay on sidewalks, obey every traffic law and signal, and cross only when it is clear. You are responsible for your own safety.

Ordering

Order ahead in the Taco Bell app, especially for the first 2 or 3 stops. Save all eight stores before race day.

Being a decent customer

Be patient with staff and other customers. Leave each store cleaner than you found it. Never litter.

Gear

FAQ

Is this a Taco Bell event?
No. It is an independent community challenge. Taco Bell Corp. has not sponsored or endorsed it.
What does it cost?
$0 to enter. You buy your own food.
Is it really a 50K?
Yes. The final course is 31.2 miles, which is 50.2K.
Can I make substitutions?
Yes. Most items can be customized for your diet. The Crunchwrap Supreme and bean burrito both have vegan versions.
Do I need a different item at each stop?
No, though variety is the spirit of the thing. You still need the two required items.
Do sides and sweets count?
Technically yes, but don't cheat yourself.
Can I order the night before?
Yes. You just have to eat one item at each location before you go on to the next.
Is walking allowed?
Absolutely. Run, skip or crawl.
Is there any support on course?
None. Come prepared and take the time you need.

Results

Results are coming in. See the results so far, ranked by finish time. Everything is on the honor system :-) Entries are checked and added by hand, so yours may take a few days to appear. Your name, time and challenges will be public on the results page.

View results

Send in your result

Fill this in and attach a photo of your wrappers. Finishers need a GPS activity, wrappers or wrapper photos from every stop, and a time under 11 hours. Your email stays private and is only used if we have a question about your entry.

Challenges completed

Risk

Taco Bell 50K OC is an unsanctioned, open-road run. Taking part involves real risks, including injury, illness, death and property damage, whether known or unknown. You take part voluntarily and accept those risks. By participating, you release the people who organize, volunteer for or help with Taco Bell 50K OC from claims for injury, damage or loss connected to your participation, including those caused by their negligence.