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Taco Bell 50K Ultramarathon Tests Denver Runners' Limits
Denver's Taco Bell 50K Ultramarathon challenged runners with a 31-mile course that included mandatory Taco Bell meals. The high-elevation race has a 60% finish rate and supports a local charity.
10/07/2026 · Holiday edition
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The ninth annual Taco Bell 50K Ultramarathon tested runners Oct. 3 with a 31.07-mile course around Denver and a mandatory Taco Bell menu. Participants consumed food from nearly a dozen strategically placed Taco Bell stops, with drinks not counting toward the requirement. Runners needed to eat a Chalupa Supreme or Crunchwrap Supreme by the fourth stop and a Burrito Supreme or Nachos Bell Grande by the eighth stop. Organizers required receipts and wrappers as proof of completion.
The race has a high attrition rate, with about 60% of participants typically not finishing. Organizers encouraged runners to buy food before the race to avoid congestion. Strict rules included one off-course bathroom break and a ban on digestive aids. Runners had 11 hours to finish.
Denver's high elevation, roughly one mile above sea level, added difficulty. The race supported Achilles International Denver Chapter, which assists disabled athletes.
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