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

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.