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

About the race

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

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Events & distances

• HALF MARATHON

  13.1 Miles

  $99.02 including processing fees

  Friday, October 30, 2026
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• KIDS FUN RUN

  $28 including processing fees

  Friday, October 30, 2026
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• 5K RUN/WALK

  3.1 Miles

  $59.80 including processing fees

  Friday, October 30, 2026
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• 2 MILE SPEED WALK

  2 Miles

  $59.80 including processing fees

  Friday, October 30, 2026
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