Day of The Dead 5K/10k & KIDS FUN RUN

Race Day Schedule

6:30 am - 7:30 am: Race day registration and packet pick up

7:30 am: All final items dropped off for the La Ofrenda

8:05 am - Kids Races begin

8:20 am - Day of the Dead progression to starting line

8:30 am - Day of the Dead 5k/10k race begins

9:30 am - Awards ceremony and costume contest

5k Course

The race kicks off with a 0.5-mile downhill through the charming Old Fair Oaks Village neighborhood and over the bridge. Following a 3.2-mile out-and-back path along the picturesque American River Trail towards Bannister Park, the course remains entirely on paved roads and trails, catering to participants of all abilities and those with strollers. The race concludes with an approximate half-mile ascent back to the finish line.

Awards & Age Divisions

Awards ceremony to follow event at 9:30 a.m. for the 5k and costume contest. Prizes for overall male and female winners will be presented.

All other kid finishers will receive a candy basket.

Top 3 finishers in the male and female races will respectively receive:

1st Place: $100 gift card to Wild Runners

2nd Place: $50 gift card to Wild Runners

3rd Place: $25 gift card to Wild Runners

Costume Contest:

1st Place: $100 gift card to Wild Runners

2nd Place: $50 gift card to Wild Runners

3rd Place: $25 gift card to Wild Runners

Pet Costume Contest:

1st Place: $100 gift card to Wild Runners

2nd Place: $50 gift card to Wild Runners

3rd Place: $25 gift card to Wild Runners

Rules & Guidelines for all entrants*

Bib numbers must not be altered, should be worn on the front of the runner, and be visible.

No unregistered runners, walkers or pacers.

Wearing headphones is discouraged.

No bicycles.

Your pup is welcome to participate in the 5k race (always on leash and after signing a waiver).

Strollers are welcome.

Walkers/runners of all abilities and capabilities welcome.

Shirts are not guaranteed for the late registration.

* No refunds