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

Bakersfield, California, United States
Oct 24, 2026
Running

About the Event

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

Join fellow runners on October 24, 2026 for the DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD). It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 5K, 3.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Bakersfield.

Races Offered

Running

HALF MARATHON

GUARANTEED HOODIES AND COFFEE MUGS FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 5th. Shirts provided to those who register after.

Oct 24, 2026 Half-Marathon 07:00
$74.00
Open

5K RUN/WALK

GUARANTEED HOODIES and COFFEE MUGS FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 5th. Shirts provided to those who register after.

Oct 24, 2026 5K 08:00
$40.00
Open

Walking

2 MILE SPEED WALK

NO AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR THE 2 MILE WALK.

Oct 24, 2026 3.2K 08:00
$40.00
Open

About Bakersfield

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD) takes place in Bakersfield, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.

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