DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)

Join Us for a Vibrant Celebration of Life and Remembrance!

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a cherished Mexican holiday that honors and celebrates the lives of those who have passed away. Families gather to create colorful altars, share stories, and remember their loved ones with joy and gratitude. This unique race at Yokuts Park in Bakersfield invites you to participate in a heartfelt celebration filled with culture, community, and connection.

WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS!

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON!! A FEW REASONS TO JOIN OUR EVENT:

UNIQUE MEDAL

HOODIES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS (If registered by Sunday, September 27th). SHIRTS FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP AFTER!

HALF MARATHONERS GET A COFFEE MUG & BEANIE!

AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH 5K & HALF MARATHON!

$200 CASH TO FIRST MALE/FEMALE IN HALF MARATHON!

30 OZ COFFEE TUMBLER FOR TOP 5 OVERALL IN THE HALF MARATHON!

TACOS

HOT CHOCOLATE

EVENT GOODIE BAG

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PAN DULCE

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR

FLAT/FAST COURSE

KIDS RACES

FOLKLORICO DANCING

CHIPPED TIMED EVENT

MUSIC

FUN!!

RACE LOCATION

YOKUTS PARK @ 4200 Empire Dr. Bakersfield, Ca 93309

BIB PICK UP/LATE REGISTRATION- It's ONLY on race day, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, from 3:00-4:45PM @ Yokuts Park.

HALF MARATHON START: 4:00PM

KIDS RACES START AT 4:45PM

5K/2 MILE WALK STARTS AT 5:00PM