Every Monday Evening
Meet Me at McCarthy’s
Season 2 is here!
A free weekly walk, jog & run for all of Taos, every Monday evening at McCarthy Plaza in downtown Taos.
Downtown Taos Moves Together
Meet Me at McCarthy's is a free, inclusive weekly event — open to everyone, at any pace. Walk, jog, run or just hang out. There is a 1, 2, or 3 mile loop through the plaza district. Join your neighbors and friends as we gather at the heart of Taos to treat our own hearts to fun, free, area-wide, all-ages fitness program.
Over 1,000 people showed up last season. Season 2 starts May 11th, and we can’t wait to get started again and see you all out there!
Every Monday Evening
5-7 PM
McCarthy Plaza
*WALK*
*JOG*
*RUN*
*HANG OUT*
*WALK* *JOG* *RUN* *HANG OUT*
BY THE NUMBERS
Everything you need to know
MMM is designed to be simple and welcoming. Here are the most common questions from new participants.
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Meet Me at McCarthy’s (MMM) is a free weekly walk, jog, or run event held every Monday evening from 5–7 PM in downtown Taos. It’s designed to bring people of all ages together for outdoor movement, community connection, and wellness in an inclusive, non-competitive setting.
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The program runs every Monday starting Monday, May 11th, at McCarthy Plaza, just steps from the historic Taos Plaza. Participants can arrive between 5 and 5:30 PM to check in.
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Yes! The event is completely free and open to all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome too.
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Yes! We love consistency:
Attend 7 events: receive a one-of-a-kind Meet Me at McCarthy’s t-shirt
Attend 14 events: earn a unique MMM hat
Attend all 20 events: receive a special pin and public recognition
Attendance rolls over year-to-year, so your efforts are never lost.
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Not at all. You can choose your pace and distance — 1, 2, or 3-mile routes are available. Whether you walk, jog, or run, the goal is movement and community, not speed or competition.
You decide your route. Cut off and enjoy the town if you’d like!
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Check-in begins at 5 PM at McCarthy Plaza. Volunteers will help you sign in electronically. You'll receive a stamp, a raffle ticket, and a red blinking safety light to wear during your walk/run. Return the light at the end of the event.
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MMM encourages wellness, builds community connections, supports local businesses, and fosters partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and local leaders. It’s about showing up, together.
May - September, 2025
Season 1 Highlights
Thanks to our sponsors!
We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors for making Meet Me at McCarthy’s possible. Your support helps us bring community together, celebrate local culture, and keep downtown Taos thriving.
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