The 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, beginning at 8:00 AM at The Long Run, 2452 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. The event takes place on paved sidewalks, greenways, and city streets, offering a unique urban navigation challenge across the city. On this date, Knoxville is expected to experience cold temperatures, with highs in the mid-30s and lows near freezing, accompanied by partly cloudy skies. Participants will navigate a 50K course with eight mandatory Taco Bell stops, requiring careful adherence to a provided GPX file, strict rules on food consumption, and the use of safety gear at all times.
What is the event type for the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→Road / Urban event, featuring paved sidewalks, greenways, and city streets
What is the distance of the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→50K (~31 miles)
What is the time limit for the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→11 hours
Where is the start and finish for the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→Start/Finish: The Long Run, 2452 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville
What is the route structure for the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→The course is point-to-point with eight mandatory Taco Bell stops, including the start/finish at The Long Run. The route includes segments such as:
• The Long Run to Taco Bell #1 (7414 Kingston Pike): 5.26 mi
• Taco Bell #1 to Taco Bell #2 (8615 Walbrook Dr): 3.19 mi
• Taco Bell #2 to Taco Bell #3 (4413 Western Ave): 7.03 mi
• Taco Bell #3 to Taco Bell #4 (411 Merchant Dr): 4.29 mi
• Taco Bell #4 to Taco Bell #5 (4854 N Broadway): 3.75 mi
• Taco Bell #5 to Taco Bell #6 (2085 N Broadway): 2.67 mi
• Taco Bell #6 to Taco Bell #7 (1900 Cumberland Ave): 3.54 mi
• Taco Bell #7 back to The Long Run: 1.34 mi
What terrain conditions can participants expect on the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→Entirely paved surfaces, including protected greenways and urban sidewalks/road shoulders. Participants must use crosswalks and travel against traffic on roadways.
What are the mandatory rules for the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→Participants must eat one menu item on-site at all eight Taco Bell stops. No running with food is allowed. Specific items are required by certain checkpoints:
• By Stop #3: 1x Chalupa Supreme, Crunchwrap Supreme, or Cheesy Gordita Crunch
• By Stop #6: 1x Burrito Supreme or Nachos Bell Grande
→Disallowed items include Cinnamon Twists, Cinnabon Delights, and Cheesy Roll Up.
→All receipts and wrappers must be kept for verification at the finish line.
What safety gear is required for the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→A 360° reflective vest is required at all times. In-ear or over-ear headphones are not permitted.
What traffic protocols must participants follow during the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→Participants must stay on sidewalks/greenways where available, cross only at pedestrian crosswalks, and travel against traffic on roadways.
What medical restrictions are in place for the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→No on-course antacids (Pepto, Alka-Seltzer, Pepcid, Mylanta) are allowed.
What is the spirit of the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→The event emphasizes the "do something completely stupid and have fun safely" mentality. Rules may be amended to preserve the event’s intent.
What should participants bring for the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→Reflective vest, phone with GPX file loaded, cash or card for food, camera for receipts, and weather-appropriate layers
What training is recommended for the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→Training should focus on urban navigation, frequent stops, digestion management under exertion, and pacing for an 11-hour time cap with mandatory eating breaks
How can participants access the course map for the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→A downloadable GPX file is provided via UltraSignup for course following
What is the expected weather for the 2026 Taco Bell 50K Knoxville?
→Cold temperatures, with highs in the mid-30s and lows near freezing, and partly cloudy skies. Participants should prepare for cold conditions.
