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Dia De Los Muertos 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run

📅 October 29, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Bakersfield · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 30, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

13.1 mi3.1 mi0 mi

About

Dia De Los Muertos 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run is held at Yokuts Park in Bakersfield, California, on October 30, 2026, as a Day of the Dead celebration honoring the lives of those who have died. The half marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 4 p.m., the kids fun run at 4:45 p.m., and the 5K run/walk and a two-mile walk at 5 p.m. The race is chip timed, with distinctive medals and age-group awards.

Late-afternoon starts are unusual and worth planning for: eat your main meal early, keep the day light, and do your warm-up closer to the gun than you would in the morning. The half suits a runner already comfortable with double-digit long runs, while the 5K and the two-mile walk are open to anyone. Finisher perks include hoodies, tacos, hot chocolate and traditional pan dulce, alongside folkloric dance and music.

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