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

Friday, October 30, 2026Bakersfield, California

Entry from: $25
Days to go: 24

At a glance

Date: Oct 30, 2026
Location: Bakersfield, California
Distances: Half Marathon, 5K, 2 mi
Registration: Registration open until Oct 31, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: runsignup.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this 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 5 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, October 5th). SHIRTS FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP AFTER!

COFFEE MUG (If registered by Sunday, October 5th)

AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH 5K & HALF MARATHON!

$100 CASH TO FIRST MALE/FEMALE IN HALF MARATHON!

30 OZ COFFEE TUMBLER FOR TOP 10 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, SAT, OCTOBER 24TH, from 5:45-7:45AM @ Yokuts Park.

HALF MARATHON START: 7:00AM

KIDS RACES START AT 7:45AM

5K/2 MILE WALK STARTS AT 8:00AM

Key dates

Registration opens

Jan 15, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Jul 10, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Aug 29, 2026

Race day

Oct 30, 2026

24d

Registration closes

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Tier 3 ends

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Pricing

HALF MARATHON

Tier 3, until Oct 31, 2026

$92

2 MILE SPEED WALK

Tier 2, until Oct 31, 2026

$55

5K RUN/WALK

Tier 2, until Oct 31, 2026

$55

KIDS FUN RUN

Tier 2, until Oct 31, 2026

$25

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