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ATX Taco Challenge

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ATX Taco Challenge

About the Event

ATX Taco Challenge 

Distance: 5k

Sunday, October 25

Time: 8:30am

Start  at Fleet Feet Austin-211 Walter Seaholm Dr.

Finish at Fleet Feet Austin-211 Walter Seaholm Dr.

Bring your friends, your appetite, and your love for tacos. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just here for the tacos, everyone is welcome!

 

Run/walk the route

Eat Tacos 

Celebrate with the crew

Complete the Taco Challenge 

What: Get ready for a unique Austin experience where running meets tacos! Join us for a fun run/walk where participants will tackle the route while stopping along the way to enjoy some of Austin’s favorite tacos.

Who: everyone can participate, if you run with other run clubs please let your club run leader know and bring your crew, the space is limited once we think we have plenty of participants we'll close registrations. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by their guardian 

Pre-Order Tacos: The fee to participate eating and running tacos is $40. This includes 4 tacos from options we provide ( one from each restaurant) , small white number with safety pins and medal.

Roads & Trails:This is not an official race. Please note that roads and trails will remain open to traffic and the public. Participants are responsible for staying alert, following all traffic laws, and practicing proper trail etiquette.

Parking: Parking is free on Sunday, please read the signs before leaving your car. do not block driveways. We are not responsible for towing fees and tickets.

Route: Please download the RUNGO app and have the route ready before the event. route link will be announced few weeks before the run. Link to route: TBA here

Safety:    Please wear reflective gear, and bring headlamp if you have one, especially in case of low visibility. Let's make sure we're seen out there.

Water: There will be one water stop along the route. Please bring your handheld water bottle so you can refill it along the way.


Reminders:

    •    Use sidewalks whenever possible.

    •    Do not run in the middle of the trail.

    •    Be respectful and share the trail with other community members.

    •    Stay aware of your surroundings and be courteous to all trail users.

Medal:  

ORDER AND DELIVERY TIMELINE: Orders placed by Sept 5th, will be ready for you to pick up after the taco challenge. After Sept 5th- September 30th medals will be available to pick up at group runs or Fleet Feet Austin. We’ll let you know when we have them ready.

Last day to register to this challenge is October 12th.

Taco Stops:  Please look for our volunteers waiting for you, inside the restaurant. 

Stop 1-Tacodeli- 301 Congress Ave

Stop 2-Revolucion Coffee + Juice- 207 San Jacinto Blvd Ste. 200

Stop 3-Veracruz All Natural-111 E Cesar Chavez

Stop 4-Torchy's Tacos-110 San Antonio St.

Finish at - Fleet Feet Austin

 

Menu: Please select one of the taco packets available at the time of your registration.

 

Sponsorship & Promoting: If you're looking to become a sponsor please email us riseandrunsouthaustin@gmail.com

 

Volunteers:  Please sign up here

 

No pace is too fast or too slow .. the goal is to finish with a full heart and a happy stomach.

 

Refunds: No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled, postponed, or modified due to hazardous conditions, severe weather, or circumstances beyond the organizers' control.

 

Races Offered

ATX Taco Challenge

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:30

sell

$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Austin.

thermostat Temperature
18.4° / 30.0°
wb_sunny Feels like
18.0° / 28.6°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 47m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.5 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
11.3 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
High
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
56.8%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:33
nightlight Sunset
18:58

About Austin

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Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. With a population of 961,855 at the 2020 census, it is the 12th-most populous city in the U.S., fifth-most populous city in Texas, and second-most populous U.S. state capital, while the Austin metro area with an estimated 2.55 million residents is the 25th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Austin is the county seat and most populous city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it has been one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States since 2010.

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