September 14, 2024
Location:
Smith Park
6016 Rosemead Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Distance: 5k (3.1 miles)
Start Time: 8 A.M.
Time Limit: 2 Hour
Tacos N' Beer 5k--El Grito
El Grito is the annual celebration of Mexican Independence Day, which takes place September 16th. Join us for weekend of fun and prepare to be immersed in music culture from the start line to the finish line to the post-race fiesta. My friends, salud!
What you get:
Two Free Tacos
A Free Beer (21+)
Crafted Medal
T-shirt
Chip Timing (optional)
Course Entertainment
Water Stations
Post-Race Party
Race Information
2 Main Waves:
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Speedy Gonzalez
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All Runners
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Slow poke Rodriguez--"Tranquilito"
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joggers
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Walkers
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Strollers
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The Course
The course is 5k (3.1 miles). Start & finish line in the corner of Mines Ave. and Rosemead Blvd. Participants run/walk through the streets of Pico Rivera; east of Mines Ave to Passons Blvd and a stretch of a walk path along the San Gabriel River--one direction loop. See race map below. Start Line Activities Pre-event Party and warm-up Pre-Games Dj music Course Support and Entertainment Water stations at two points Live Mariachi Music and DJs
Race Map
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Packet Pick Up
NOTE: CHANGE ON PACKET PICK-UP
Race Day only--not Friday!
Saturday, September 14, 2024
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Time: 6 am -7:45 am
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Place: Smith Park on Mines Street
WE ARE ABLE TO ACCOMODATE EVERYONE ON RACE DAY TO PICK UP THEIR BIBS
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We encourage everyone to pick up their bibs and T-shirt as early as possible
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Please Note: Race will start on time.
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T-shirts that do not get picked up before the race, could be picked up by the end of the race at the festival.
Post-Race Fiesta
Post-Race Fiesta Activities: Receive your Tacos N Beer(21+) Live Mariachi Music LIve bands and DJs Piñata bashing party Tug-o-war Games and more.... Tacos N Beer 5k Race Awards: To the top three overall Male and Female Finishers--based on chip timing results. FUN COMPETITION: Will give Awards in the Categories of Traditional Costume: Team and Individual competition. Your race bib must be visible on the costume. Largest Team (most members registered)
Parking Information
5k parking areas are shown on the map below
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REFUND POLICY
All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is noted on our registration application, and when you register for any of our events you must agree to this policy. You may not alter, reproduce, give or sell your race bib number to another individual – if you do, this could result in your disqualification as well as the runner who uses your race bib number. The entry fee for this year's event will NOT transfer to next year's event, no exceptions. This policy stays in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected business or family emergency, pregnancy, etc. There are NO exceptions. Please note that the Tacos and Beer 5K and RunCarrera reserves the right to reject any entry.