Taco The Town 5K & 10K
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- Baxter Park, Stockton, CA
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Taquito 1K (12 and under) & more
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 5th Annual Taco The Town 5K & 10K! 🌮
Do you like tacos? We do too! We’ve wondered why all races don’t have tacos at the finish line… so we created a run just to put them there! Every finisher will receive TWO FREE TACO from each truck at the event. That’s FIVE FREE TACOS!
I mean, does ANYONE NOT like tacos?
In addition to tacos, we are happy to mention that some of our local breweries will be present to give out beer samples to all of our finishers as well! Because we all know that tacos go great with a good beer. 🍺
Why?
Well to be honest, I feel like there aren’t enough 5Ks and 10Ks offered in our city. Most runners I know head to the bay or Sacramento to do those events… but that does nothing for OUR city. So introducing the Taco The Town 5K & 10K event! The only run/walk where there’s tacos at the finish line.
I’ve partnered with local breweries and taco trucks like Tacos la Palmita to bring you FREE TACOS AND BEER for anyone that completes their 5K or 10K!
This will be an in person event with a closed course taking place in North Stockton. The event will also have timing chips built-in for those avid runners that wish to see their times. The event will be offered virtually as well for those that wish to run it on their own schedule.
Events
Weather
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
94°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stockton Fire Stn 4, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Stockton, CA
Population
320,470
as of 2023
Elevation
13 ft
Nearest Airport
SCK
Stockton Metropolitan Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
SMF
Sacramento International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the Taco The Town 5K & 10K?
- Taco The Town 5K & 10K is a running race held in Stockton, California on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Taco The Town 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Stockton, California at Baxter Park, Stockton, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Taco The Town 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Taco The Town 5K & 10K
Sep 5, 2026