Taco Bell50K DFW
Can you survive 50 kilometers of fast food and fortitude?
October 3, 2026
50K
Distance
12 Hours
Time Limit
Free
Entry
Charity
For
234
Poor Souls
About the Race
Everything you need to know about the most ridiculous 50K in Texas
The Taco Bell 50K DFW is a free, self-supported urban ultra where runners navigate the streets of Dallas-Fort Worth, stopping at Taco Bell locations along the way.
This isn't your typical trail race. There are no aid stations, no timing chips, and no podium. Just you, your legs, your appetite, and the open road. You purchase your own food at each stop and carry those receipts to the finish as proof.
All finishers support our charity partner. Come for the tacos. Stay for the glory.
50K
Distance
31.1 miles
9
Taco Bell Stops
Across DFW
12 hrs
Time Limit
From start gun
FREE
Entry Fee
For charity
7:30 AM
Start Time
October 3, 2026
Urban
Race Type
Streets & sidewalks
The Ultra Race You'll Never Forget
Inspired by similar events in Denver, DC and Knoxville, we're bringing the madness to DFW. Whether you finish in 5 hours or 10, you'll earn a story worth telling. Registration is completely free — just show up hungry and ready to suffer.
The Course
Navigate between Taco Bell locations across the DFW metroplex — on foot
Course Preview
Load The Course Before Race Day
Race morning is not the time to import a file. Get the course onto whatever you plan to navigate with the night before, and know how to bring it up while you're moving.
On Your Watch
Best option. No signal needed once the course is loaded.
- Garmin — Open the Garmin course above and send it to your device.
- COROS — Import the GPX in the COROS app, then sync to your watch.
- Suunto — Import the GPX as a route in the Suunto app and sync.
- Apple Watch — No built-in GPX import — use an app like WorkOutDoors.
On Your Phone
Download offline maps for the DFW area before race day.
- OsmAnd — Import the GPX, then "Follow track" for voice directions offline.
- Ride with GPS — Import the GPX for spoken turn-by-turn along the course.
- Komoot — Import as a tour and download the region for offline use.
- Strava — Navigate the saved route from the Strava link above.
- Gaia GPS — Import and follow the track with off-route alerts.
Some apps keep offline maps or voice navigation behind a subscription — check yours before race day. Once the race is underway, the check-in page also hands you a single-leg GPX for just the stop you're running to, as a backup if your watch dies or you get turned around.
Interactive Course Map
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Food Requirements At A Glance
Stops 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
Wild card — your pick
Stops 2 & 6
Any burrito item
Stops 4 & 8
Any taco item
- ▸By the end of Stop 4 you must have eaten a Chalupa Supreme or a Crunchwrap Supreme.
- ▸By the end of Stop 8 you must have eaten a Burrito Supreme or Nachos BellGrande.
- ▸Drinks do not count as food. Desserts, sweets, and side items do not count as qualifying food.
- ▸Keep a receipt or a wrapper from every stop — required at the finish as confirmation of stupidity.
* Course details and exact locations will be finalized and shared with registered runners prior to race day.
Think You're Hard Enough?
The 50K not painful enough? Stack one of these optional challenges on top. Self-reported, unverified, and purely for eternal bragging rights.
Baja Blast Challenge
Hydration. But make it teal.
- ▸Drink 100 oz of Baja Blast across the course of the race
- ▸Self-reported — honor system only
Reward
Baja Blast Finisher designation on results
Diablo Challenge
When regular suffering isn't enough.
- ▸Put diablo sauce on everything you eat
- ▸Shoot a packet as you cross the finish line
- ▸Self-reported — honor system only
Reward
Diablo Finisher designation on results
Select your challenge(s) during registration. You can only sign up for challenges at registration time.
Rules & Requirements
Read these carefully. You agreed to them when you signed the waiver.
Mandatory Food Requirements
- ▸You must purchase and consume the required item at each of the 9 stops.
- ▸Stops 2 and 6 require any burrito item. Stops 4 and 8 require any taco item.
- ▸Stops 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 are wild card stops, any qualifying food item is your choice.
- ▸By the end of Stop 4 you must have eaten a Chalupa Supreme or a Crunchwrap Supreme.
- ▸By the end of Stop 8 you must have eaten a Burrito Supreme or Nachos BellGrande.
- ▸No sharing purchases between runners. Each runner must buy their own food.
- ▸No sharing food. You must eat your own food at each stop before continuing.
What Counts As Food
- ▸Drinks do not count as food. Baja Blast is hydration, not a food item.
- ▸Desserts and sweets, including cinnamon twists and cinnabon delights, do not count.
- ▸Side items, including chips, do not count as qualifying food.
- ▸A wild card stop still requires a real food item, no snacking your way through it.
- ▸When in doubt, eat something bigger. Nobody has ever been disqualified for overeating.
Proof Of Completion
- ▸You must have a receipt or a wrapper from every stop for confirmation of stupidity at the end of the run.
- ▸Missing proof for a stop means that stop does not count.
- ▸Photos of your food at each stop are encouraged as backup proof.
- ▸Keep your proof somewhere it will survive 31 miles and your own sweat.
Race Conduct
- ▸This is a self-supported race. There are no official aid stations.
- ▸You must follow all traffic laws at all times. Run on sidewalks where available.
- ▸Runners may walk, jog, or run between stops, any pace is acceptable.
- ▸Runners must complete all stops in order. No skipping allowed.
- ▸No vehicles or bikes may assist runners between stops.
Time Limit & Cutoffs
- ▸The time limit is 12 hours from the official start time.
- ▸Runners who miss the time limit will be marked as DNF.
- ▸If you decide to drop out, please notify race staff.
Safety
- ▸Wear reflective or bright clothing. This is a dawn-to-potential-dusk event.
- ▸Carry your phone and emergency contact information at all times.
- ▸You run at your own risk. This is not a closed course.
- ▸An emergency contact number will be provided to all registered runners.
- ▸Race organizers reserve the right to remove any runner from the race.
Prohibited Items
- ▸No antacids, digestive aids, or stomach medications during the race.
- ▸No in-ear or over-ear headphones recommended (awareness of traffic required).
- ▸No using a vehicle to cover ground between stops.
Liability Waiver
All participants must sign a liability waiver during registration. By participating, you acknowledge that this event involves inherent risks including physical exertion, urban traffic, and extreme food consumption. You participate entirely at your own risk.
Charity Partner
We run for more than tacos
Bob's House of Hope
Ranch Hands Rescue · Justin, TX
501(c)(3) Nonprofit OrganizationBob's House of Hope is the first safe house in the country for male survivors, 18 and up, of commercial sexual exploitation, also known as human trafficking or sex trafficking. We are the only residential facility to include Ranch Hands Rescue's innovative Equine and Animal Assisted Counseling intervention.
Every dollar raised through this event goes directly to their cause and every mile you run helps support their mission. Your miles matter.
Learn more about Bob's House of HopeEntry is free — donations are how we make a difference
Donate to Bob's House of HopeGrab Your Shirt
Train hard, decide better — all proceeds support the cause
Become a Sponsor
Help make this event possible
We're Looking for Sponsors
The Taco Bell 50K DFW is made possible by the support of our community partners. If your brand is interested in reaching hundreds of dedicated trail runners and race fans, we'd love to connect.
Volunteer
Help make the Taco Bell 50K DFW an unforgettable experience
Be Part of Something Weird
The Taco Bell 50K is a free, charity-first event. Every volunteer keeps costs at zero so 100% of donations go directly to Bob's House of Hope.
What to Expect
- 🌮 Cheer on runners at Taco Bell stops across DFW
- 📍 Get assigned a specific location or role
- 📅 Shifts available throughout the race day Saturday
- 💛 Be part of a legendary event for a great cause
Race Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026 — Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
FAQ
Everything you were afraid to ask