Gardner Health Services Día de los Muertos Run-Walk
About this race
And......we're back! We're thrilled to announce our 7th Annual Gardner Health Services Día de los Muertos Run-Walk, now featuring a more focused 5K route to make your experience even more vibrant and memorable. Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 8:30am along the beautiful Guadalupe River Trail in San Jose, CA.
This year, we're streamlining our route to just a 5K to create an even more engaging and energetic event that celebrates life, health, those we love eternally, and the incredible spirit of our community. But, our mission is strong and remains to support children and families who need access to medical care, turning every step into hope and healing.
Get ready for a morning filled with music, entertainment, and a health resource fair that promises fun for the whole family. Together, we'll run, walk, and make a difference!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
- Race Entry
- Bib and Timing Chip
- Finisher's Medal
- Día de los Muertos Tech Shirt
PACKET/BIB PICK-UP
- Friday, October 30, 2026 | 10:00am - 7:00pm | 1621 Gold St., San Jose, CA 95002
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 7:00am - 7:45am | 1621 Gold St., San Jose, CA 95002
WHAT TO WEAR
Show us your best Día de los Muertos spirit and come in masks, colorful makeup, and costumes. Or, wear the race shirt given at packet pick-up.
LA OFRENDA
Participants are encouraged to bring a photo of a passed loved one, flowers, etc. for our giant ofrenda on display (no glass or open flames).
- All items should be placed on the ofrenda by 7:30am
- Photos should be 5″ x 7″ or smaller
- Please pick up photo/items before leaving venue. All items left at the end of the event will be discarded.
Pick your distance
Running
Día de los Muertos 5K
Día de los Muertos 5K (Kids 0-12)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in San Jose, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:31 AM and sets at 6:10 PM local time (PDT) in San Jose on October 31, 2026 — 10h 39m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Gardner Health Services Día de los Muertos Run-Walk
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 29 San Jose events
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