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First Annual

Seattle Taco Ocho

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Taco Ocho Origin Story

Many years ago, on the ocho-th day, of the ocho-th month, at ocho o’clock Mountain Time, a traveler was making his way from Northgate to Capitol Hill, in search of the perfect street taco. As he was beginning to lose hope, he saw the distinct shadow of a food truck. Knowing he’d never make it there on time walking, he began to run. Tired, hungry and full of love, the traveler began to sing as he arrived at the taco truck. Knowing they might be closed, he looked deep into his heart and these were the words that came out: “no rompas mas, mi pobre corazón”, which translates to “don’t break my poor heart anymore”. Hearing this, the taco truck operator smiled and reopened for the traveler.

This year, we will honor the traveler’s great conquest by running, eating tacos and singing “no rompas mas, mi pobre corazón”. Whether you enjoy running, eating tacos or spontaneous singing and line dancing, this race has got a little something for everyone. Looking forward to seeing you there at 8:00 PM Mountain Time (7:00 PM Pacific) on August 8th

Race Details

Date

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Start Time

2:00 AM UTC

Location

Northgate Station

Course Route

FAQ

Is this a real race?

We will have prizes for the first place finisher, and the first duo to complete the race. Beyond that, there is no wrong way to do the Taco Ocho, whether you want to go for an ocho mile PR, do a slow jog, or go for the classic ocho minutes per mile, it's all up to you

How many people are doing this?

We are capping registration at 40 people. We expect between 20 and 40

Does this support charity?

We request people donate $10 dollars to one of the following charities. Please place “taco ocho” in the memo line so we can pull the data later

How will I know the route?

We will have several pacers who know the route

Where are we eating?

There will be 3 stops: La Cuarda Tacos, Interstate Taco, and Oliveras Tacos

How many tacos do I have to eat?

The official event is ocho tacos over the three locations. With a partner, the tacos can be spread amongst two people (cuatro & cuatro, cinco & tres, etc)

How much does a taco cost?

Tacos cost around $3-4

Do they accept card?

No. Only cash is accepted

What if I don’t want to eat all of the tacos?

If the official taco count is too intimidating, trust your body. The Taco Ocho may be a chance for glory but it’s ultimately for fun. The taco eating is only required if you want to win a prize

How will transportation work?

We will end the race near the Capitol Hill light rail station, after which we expect most people to take the light rail back to Northgate

Can I invite my friends?

Please do! We just ask that you have them register individually so we can have a headcount

Will there be lines at the Taco stands?

It’s very likely that you will wait in lines,

Will there be line dancing?

It’s highly likely some optional line dancing will be taking place

Will I have fun?

Yes

Is there a time limit?

Cutoff for the 8 miles is 2.5 hours

Will there be vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes

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