What is it — and why is it awesome?

The MN Taco Bell 25K is an out-and-back-ish 25-kilometer run with taco-style aid stops sprinkled along the route. It’s built for smiles first, PRs second: friendly volunteers, goofy awards, and a soundtrack that tastes like Saturday. Run it hard or jog it with friends — you do you.

Three formats — pick your spice level.
Clear logistics: schedule, parking, and map on race week.
Race updates posted right here.

Date: Saturday, Nov 15, 2025
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Distance: 25 kilometers
Location: Taco Bell Knollwood, 919 Cambridge St, Hopkins, MN 55343
Price: $26
Field Cap: 50 runners

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Prices and details are placeholders — update before launch.

This run benefits MACC Pack

MACC Pack is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the missions of Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC)—including their community of volunteers, adopters, and public at large—through fundraising, community engagement, education, expanding shelter programming, and more.

They’re doing great work on a very limited budget and can really use the help. Your entry includes a donation to MACC Pack.

Learn about MACC Pack Donate directly

All MACC Pack links include campaign attribution.

Where your dollars go

Direct support for animals in MACC Pack care
Volunteer and adopter community programs
Education and shelter programming

How spicy are you feeling?

Choose your format. Each option covers ~25K but varies in taco-stop rules. All formats finish at the same party.
$26 registration — $20 to charity (TBD) + $5 beer credit (+$1 tip) at Haggard Barrel Brewing.

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Mild

🌶️x1

Run 25K with optional taco-stop fun. Eat (or don’t) at stops — you choose.

Recommended for those just looking to run.
Follow the full course, but no need to dine on Taco Bell.
Cheer on others while you run!

Hot

🌶️🌶️x2

Hit the Taco Bell stops and eat any menu item from each. You may skip bringing an item back to Haggard’s.

Great balance of speed and spice.
Same course as Mild, just with Taco Bell.
No required menu items.

Diablo

🌶️🌶️🌶️x3

Competitive tier. Complete every Taco Bell stop and eat all required items.

Same course as Hot, with required items:

TB Knollwood- Crunchwrap
TB Golden Valley- Taco
TB Golden Valley 2nd time. Taco
TB Knollwood 2nd time. Two tacos
Haggard’s finish. Burrito

Note: Burrito is carried back (about 3.2 miles) from Knollwood TB, or delivered by a crew member.
Keep receipts and wrappers to prove your spiciness.

Safety & Inclusivity

Taco stops are completely optional, and spice levels are designed to be fun, safe, and accessible. You do not need to declare your spiciness before the race and are welcome to change as desired. Dietary accommodations available — ask a volunteer. Please run within your limits.

Sliding scale between tiers

You can downgrade during the event if needed: Diablo → Hot, Hot → Mild. The only DNFs are for not completing the full distance.

Race-day schedule

Subject to minor tweaks. Final schedule posted race week.

Time	What
10:50 AM	Briefing
11:00 AM	Race start (all tiers)
2:00–2:30 PM	First finishers (est.)
4:30 PM	Course closes & awards at Haggard Barrel Brewing

Parking & transit

Parking and transportation details to follow.

Finish & After-Party — Haggard Barrel Brewing

6413 Cambridge St, St Louis Park, MN 55426 • Present your bib for a $5 beer credit (+$1 tip). NA options available.

Cutoff & daylight

Cutoff is 5 hours 30 minutes at 4:30 PM. Sunset is about 4:45 PM. That’s more than a 20 min/mile pace.

Start, Finish & Route

Start:

Taco Bell Knollwood — 919 Cambridge St, Hopkins, MN 55343

Finish:

Haggard Barrel Brewing — 6413 Cambridge St, St Louis Park, MN 55426

Route subject to small tweaks; northern Golden Valley ~5K loop included.

Eating opportunities (stops)

TB Knollwood- Crunchwrap
TB Golden Valley- Taco
TB Golden Valley 2nd time. Taco
TB Knollwood 2nd time. Two tacos
Haggard’s finish. Burrito

Note: Burrito is carried back (about 3.2 miles) from Knollwood TB, or delivered by a crew member.

Preview Runs: RD will host optional section previews (esp. the northern ~5K loop in Golden Valley). Watch the Updates section for dates.

FAQs

Is this affiliated with Taco Bell?

No. This is an independent, community-organized event that is not affiliated with or endorsed by Taco Bell® or Yum! Brands.

What’s included with registration?

Camaraderie and post-run good vibes. Diablo finishers may be eligible for a reward.

Refunds/deferrals?

We offer bib transfers through Sept 26, 2025. No refunds; limited deferrals considered for injury with a note from a medical provider.

Cutoffs?

TBD.

Can I bring family or a stroller?

Spectators are very welcome at start/finish. For safety, no strollers on course. Leashed dogs okay at park; not on course.

What should I bring?

Hydration (500–1000 ml), hat/sunscreen, ID, and a sense of humor. We’ll share a detailed gear list race week based on forecast.

Updates & announcements

Official news lives here. We’ll also email registered runners.