⭐ Experience the World’s Slowest 5K with The Taco 5K, a fun, relaxed walking event that celebrates Carlsbad’s vibrant taco scene through food, community, and good vibes!
Highlights
🌮 The World’s Slowest 5K – a fun, non-competitive walking event (this is not a race)
🥇 Tacos Included – enjoy tacos at Mexican restaurants with your event bib
🎉 Games, Challenges & Music along the route to keep the experience lively
👕 Costumes Encouraged – taco-themed outfits and creative flair welcome
🤝 Supports Local Businesses and celebrates food culture
📸 Highly Shareable Experience – great for photos, groups, and social media
🌞 Do It Your Way – walk, snack, laugh, skip a taco, take your time
Participants will enjoy tacos from some of Carlsbad Village's favorite local taco destinations, including:
- Pure Taco
- El Barrio
- Lola's
- Señor Grubby's
- Tortilla Mia
Participating restaurants are subject to change
General Info
📅 Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕒 Time: Choose in the ticket selector
👉 Please arrive 15 minutes early
⏳ Duration: approx. 1.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on walking pace and time spent at taco stops
📍 Location: Starting point is Magee Park, Carlsbad
👤 Age requirement: all ages welcome. Children are welcome with a ticket
♿ Accessibility: the route is conducted primarily on public sidewalks. Much of it is wheelchair accessible, though some portions may include uneven surfaces or slopes
❓ You can consult the FAQs for this experience here
Description
The Taco 5K™ is not your typical 5K! Grab your friends, family, coworkers, or taco-loving teammates and explore the streets of beautiful Carlsbad Village on a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure. Participants will follow a scenic 5K walking route featuring multiple local taco stops, each serving up a signature dish. Between stops, enjoy taco-themed games, photo opportunities, surprise challenges, music, and plenty of chances to earn bragging rights. Enjoy tacos from some of Carlsbad Village's favorite local destinations, including Pure Taco, El Barrio, Lola's, Señor Grubby's, and Tortilla Mia (participating restaurants subject to change). All tickets include an official event bib, a t-shirt, one taco at each stop, a finisher medal, and access to all the challenges and parties along the way. Get your tickets now for The Taco 5K in Carlsbad!
Check out what others have said about this event in the past!
- A great event, with some DELISH tacos! Perhaps add another vendor or two. 😃
- If was fun and everyone was very friendly! I'd participate again
- Very well organized, had so much fine can’t wait for the next one!
- We had the best time! The staff a volunteers were amazing. The food was delicious and everyone was so kind. Thank you! Come back next year please!!!
- It was a blasted. Thank you for doing this event and I hope you do it again in 2027
- It’s was an amazing time. I will definitely be back for the next one!
- Get a group of friends together for the Taco 5K! It was one of the best 5k experiences I've ever had just for the joy of getting to hang out and eat tacos. 10/10 would taco again
- So much fun with delicious tacos
- A fun shared experience, show's a new view of the local taco scene while adding the fun of satirical racing.
