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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Tacos N' Beer 5K

A 5K around Legg Lake with mariachis on course and two tacos, a beer, a mechanical bull and piñatas at the Baja-style finish fiesta.

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Fun Run Atlas · California

Food and drink · South El Monte, CA

Tacos N' Beer 5K is a food and drink fun run in South El Monte, California, with a verified date of May 1, 2027.

ConfirmedFamily friendlyCostumes encouraged
When
Sat, May 1, 2027
Start 8:00 AM
Weekend before Cinco de Mayo, plus extra dates
Where
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area (Legg Lake)
750 S. Santa Anita Ave
South El Monte, CA · Los Angeles
Directions
Official siteDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • tacos at finish
  • beer at finish
  • mariachi on course
  • mechanical bull
  • piñata
  • costume contest
  • lake trail

2026 Season completed

Saturday, May 2, 2026; Saturday, September 12, 2026

  • Sat, May 2, 2026
  • Sat, Sept 12, 2026

2027 Confirmed

Saturday, May 1, 2027; Saturday, July 3, 2027

  • Sat, May 1, 2027
  • Sat, July 3, 2027

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

About the run

Run/walk through Whittier Narrows' Legg Lake trails, held around Cinco de Mayo plus additional summer/fall dates; team trophy for the largest group.

The run

Distances
5K
Occasion
Cinco de Mayo (spring edition)
Season
Multiple seasons
Swag
Medal, T-shirt, two tacos, one beer (21+)

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.