Taco Bell 50K Knoxville

Taco Bell 50K Knoxville

Register Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

Location: 2452 Sutherland Avenue Knoxville, TN

Distances: 50K, Virtual 50k

Registration closes: Wed, Feb 25 @ 11:59PM ET

The Course

The course involves traveling on foot to 8 Taco Bell stops in order, following turn-by-turn directions and utilizing greenways and sidewalks. A downloadable .gpx file and turn-by-turn directions are provided.

The Rules

• Travel on foot to all 8 Taco Bell stops (including The Long Run) in order along the course. Zero tolerance for course cutting.
• Eat a menu item from all Taco Bell stops.
• Items must be eaten at the Taco Bell. A participant cannot run with their food.
• By the 3rd stop, all participants must have consumed at least one (1) Chalupa Supreme or one (1) Crunchwrap Supreme or (1) Cheesy Gordita Crunch (dietary restrictions will be allowed within reason).
• By the 6th stop, all participants must have consumed at least one (1) Burrito Supreme or one (1) Nachos Bell Grande (dietary restrictions will be allowed within reason).
• Disallowed Food items: Cinnamon Twists, Cinnabon Delights, Cheesy Roll Up.
• Finish under 11 hours.
• Drinks and sauces do not count as food.
• Participants must keep all receipts and wrappers for confirmation.
• No on-course Pepto, Alka Seltzer, Pepcid A/C, Mylanta will be allowed!
• Participants must wear a 360 degree reflective vest at all times while on the course.
• No in-ear or over-the-ear headphones allowed.
• Participants must stay on sidewalks and greenways where available and only cross roads at pedestrian crosswalks. Travel against traffic when on the road and stay as far to the left as possible.
• Additional "rules" may be added, amended, or changed to promote the intent of this run, which is to do something completely stupid and have fun safely.

Timing

Timing services will be provided by East Coast Adventures.

Safety

This is an open to traffic course. 360 degree reflective vests are required. Over-the-ear or in-ear headphones are prohibited. Use sidewalks and greenways when available and watch for automobiles. Follow all pedestrian traffic rules and use crosswalks.