# 9th Annual Taco Trials

- **When:** Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 160 Main St, Deep River, CT, 06417
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-150906-9th-annual-taco-trials

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/DeepRiver/TacoTrials?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

#9 and feeling fine!!!

 An event that's been described as "Harder than Western States," "soul-crushing," and "horrifying." We have also been called the "Dick's Last Resort" of races. Rated PG-13 IF we are on our best behavior. And we already promised other people we would be on our worst behavior so...... Sold yet?

Eat a taco, run a one mile loop. Do that ten times, and faster than anyone else and you win…(Do you though? Really?)

Got a brand new spot this year at El Bracero in Deep River CT.

All proceeds will be going to the Connecticut Forest and Park Association! 

FAQ:

What happens if I don't run all ten loops? You still get a Ragged Cuts medal and a tiny taco for each loop you run.

Can i get a refund if I don’t eat all ten tacos? No. Bring a hungry friend if you don’t think you’re going for the full Monty. Any tacos left over are considered a sacrifice to the race gods.

Can I just run and not eat the tacos?  Sure- if you sign up for a different race. You must eat at least one taco and then run one loop to receive an event medal here.

What happens if I puke? Puking is an immediate DQ. Don't puke. Its NOT demure. 

What else should I expect? Tom-foolery. Regret. Stupidity. This race isn't that serious.

If I am the fastest (stupidest?) what do I win? We will have trophies for 1st place male, 1st place female, and 1st place non-binary. 

Its Taco Time. Waitlist goes into affect if race sells out

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-150906-9th-annual-taco-trials](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150906-9th-annual-taco-trials) — data from Run This (runthis.run).