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5K
Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival
Raleigh, North Carolina
- Days to go
- 25
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 31, 2026
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- See runsignup.com
- Official site
- event.sportreach.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026 for the 14th Annual Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival in downtown Raleigh—a vibrant celebration of culture and community benefiting the Fox Road Boys & Girls Club. The morning begins with a scenic 5K starting at Centro Mexican Restaurant and winding through historic Oakwood Cemetery, followed by a lively post-race celebration. The fun continues with a free street festival on Wilmington Street featuring local vendors, food, music, traditional dancers, family activities, Día de los Muertos altars, and a crowd-favorite costume contest. Whether you’re running or just coming to enjoy the festivities, this one-of-a-kind Raleigh tradition has something for everyone.
Key dates
Race day
Oct 31, 2026
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