9TH Annual
9th Annual Taco Trials
9th Annual Taco Trials is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Deep River, CT.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Location
- 160 Main St, Deep River, CT
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
#9 and feeling fine!!!
An event that's been described as "Harder than Western States," "soul-crushing," and "horrifying." We have also been called the "Dick's Last Resort" of races. Rated PG-13 IF we are on our best behavior. And we already promised other people we would be on our worst behavior so...... Sold yet?
Eat a taco, run a one mile loop. Do that ten times, and faster than anyone else and you win…(Do you though? Really?)
Got a brand new spot this year at El Bracero in Deep River CT.
All proceeds will be going to the Connecticut Forest and Park Association!
FAQ:
What happens if I don't run all ten loops? You still get a Ragged Cuts medal and a tiny taco for each loop you run.
Can i get a refund if I don’t eat all ten tacos? No. Bring a hungry friend if you don’t think you’re going for the full Monty. Any tacos left over are considered a sacrifice to the race gods.
Can I just run and not eat the tacos? Sure- if you sign up for a different race. You must eat at least one taco and then run one loop to receive an event medal here.
What happens if I puke? Puking is an immediate DQ. Don't puke. Its NOT demure.
What else should I expect? Tom-foolery. Regret. Stupidity. This race isn't that serious.
If I am the fastest (stupidest?) what do I win? We will have trophies for 1st place male, 1st place female, and 1st place non-binary.
Its Taco Time. Waitlist goes into affect if race sells out
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
46°
Typical Low
33°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Orient Pt Sp, 20 mi from the venue.
About Deep River, CT
City Elevation
218 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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37
Days to train
- Race
- 9th Annual Taco Trials
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 160 Main St, Deep River, CT
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9th Annual Taco Trials
Dec 12, 2026