The Taco 5K™ - Encinitas

⭐ Get ready for a one-of-a-kind community experience where fitness meets flavor! The Taco 5K™ isn’t just a walk—it’s a taco-themed adventure along the beautiful Encinitas coast.

Highlights
🌮 Multiple taco stops featuring local legends & hidden gems
🎉 Fun challenges & contests to keep the fiesta energy flowing
📸 Instagram-worthy moments along the coast
👕 Commemorative swag to show off your Taco 5K pride
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly & group-friendly—kids and abuelas welcome
🌅 A sunset finish vibe (with plenty of salsa on the side)

General Info
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24th, 2026
🕒 Time: 10am (first wave) –1:45pm (last wave)
⏳ Duration: 2–3 hours (last heat should end by 4:35pm). Please arrive 15 minutes early
📍 Location:

• Start Location: 1900 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
• Finish Location: Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
• Recommend parking at Moonlight Beach Parking Lot (Shuttle will pick up at the Moonlight Beach upper parking lot every 20 minutes to transport to the starting line)

👤 Age Requirement: Family friendly. Children welcome with a ticket.
♿ Accessibility: The sidewalk route is wheelchair accessible.
💰 Price: Early Bird Ticket prices start at $47. Prices subject to change as the event nears.
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description
Picture this: you and your friends strolling the iconic Highway 101, ocean breeze in your hair, and taco stops waiting to greet you with San Diego’s most mouthwatering flavors. Every step takes you closer to the next fiesta bite, until you cross the finish line fully satisfied and smiling. Get your tickets now!