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Saturday, September 12th, 2026
500 East Shoreline Drive, Long Beach CA
5K
64–80°F · low rain risk
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2025
65–75°F
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60–75°F
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64–78°F
dry
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71–79°F
dry
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61–81°F
dry
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60–84°F
dry
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63–82°F
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65–76°F
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67–77°F
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61–72°F
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About this race
Tacos N Beer 5k - Long Beach 2026
The Tacos & Beer 5k run kicks off a fun and festive weekend. Walk, jog or run and then get rewarded with TWO Tacos and a Beer (for 21+) at the Baja Fiesta-Party with a Beer Garden, live mariachi music, live bands, DJs, games, including a mechanical Bull, a piñata party, and a costume contest. So Bring the Mexican sombrero, serape, folklore skirts, the maracas, la guitara, el barracho, la muchacha, the whole family!
My Friend…Salud!
Run Course
Run/walk through Long Beach's flat and fast scenic course. Tacos and Beer 5k will provide live course entertainment and post race Festival--Baja style.
Fun Competition
Awards in the Categories of Traditional Team Costume and Largest Team.
No Refunds
Please note that there are no refunds. For more details see our website.
What You Get
- 5K Race Entry: Entry to the race.
- Medallion: Finisher's medallion for participants.
- T-Shirt: Optional t-shirt available.
- Post-Run 2 Tacos + a Beer: Available for participants 21 and over.
- Entry to the Baja Fiesta Festival: Access to the festival activities.
- Chip Timing: Optional chip timing for an accurate finish time.
Event Details and Schedule
The run starts at 8:00 am. The pre-and-post race fiesta starts at 7am to 10 am with the first waves starting at 8am: chip timing runners in the first wave: all non-chip timing runners in the second wave. Walkers and strollers will line up at the end of the last wave.
Important Notes:
- Dogs: Pets are not permitted on the course.
- Strollers: Allowed but must line up in the last wave.
- Packet Pick-Up: Please check www.tacosNbeer5k.com.
- Parking: Available next to the venue: visit www.tacosNbeer5k.com for more info.
Same day registration and Packet Pick Up is open at 6am. Arrive early to pick up your bib and t-shirt.
Join Us!
Don’t forget your sombrero, sarape, maracas, la guitarra, las muchachas y muchachos! My Friends, Salud!
Please follow us at @tacosnbeer5k!
Location: 500 East Shoreline Drive, Long Beach, CA, on 2026-09-12.
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