
From the Organizer
*These medals are made by us, in our shed! The medal is made of a beautiful engraved leather, with wood attached to the back. It's unique and it's beautiful!
We are excited to celebrate two of our favorite days: National Taco Day (October 4th) and Sloth Day (October 20th)! This year we are combining these two days for a Taco Sloth 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 – Tacos & Chill.
Races can be completed anytime in 2026!
1 mile, 5k, 10k, 13.1, and 26.2 virtual races are available — you choose which distance you want to complete
Great for all ages
A percentage of race registration fees will be donated to charity.*
You’ll receive an awesome medal upon completion of your event!
Registration Fee: $24 (includes a medal, bib, and donation to charity*)
Medals and bibs will ship out within 2 to 5 days of signing up
*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.
Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.
Events
Weather
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
79°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcdonough 5 Ene, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
732 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Taco Sloth 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Now Only $18!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Taco Sloth 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Now Only $18!
Oct 4, 2026