Gardner Health Services 2025 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 8:30AM PDT
- Location San Jose, California
- Price $32.80 - $64.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the celebration at the 6th Annual Gardner Health Services Día de los Muertos Run-Walk on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in San Jose, Santa Clara! Kicking off at 8:30 AM along the picturesque Guadalupe River Trail, this vibrant event combines fitness, community spirit, and cultural heritage in a unique way. Participants can choose between a family-friendly 5K and a challenging 10K run-walk, all while raising funds to provide free medical care to children and families in need.
This year’s festivities also feature the El Desfile de Catrinas, a colorful procession celebrating the iconic Catrina figures of Día de los Muertos. Join in the fun at 8:00 AM before the race, and don’t forget to wear your best Día de los Muertos attire, including masks and costumes! The event promises live music, entertainment, and a health resource fair, along with a memorable opportunity to honor loved ones with items placed on the community ofrenda. Don’t miss out on this joyous occasion that combines health, culture, and community together for a great cause!
This year’s festivities also feature the El Desfile de Catrinas, a colorful procession celebrating the iconic Catrina figures of Día de los Muertos. Join in the fun at 8:00 AM before the race, and don’t forget to wear your best Día de los Muertos attire, including masks and costumes! The event promises live music, entertainment, and a health resource fair, along with a memorable opportunity to honor loved ones with items placed on the community ofrenda. Don’t miss out on this joyous occasion that combines health, culture, and community together for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
We've kept you waiting long enough, but we're ready to hit the ground running for our 6TH ANNUAL GARDNER HEALTH SERVICES D'IA DE LOS MUERTOS RUN-WALK. Join us on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 8:30am along the Guadalupe River Trail in San Jose, CA. This fundraising event and health initiative brings together patients, clients, staff, and the community in celebration of life, health, and the lives of those we love eternally. Join us as we raise funds to help children and families who can't afford medical insurance get free care! The event will feature a family-friendly 5K and 10K run-walk route, music, entertainment, and a health resource fair. BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE....
EL DESFILE DE CATRINAS
This year we will host El Desfile de Catrinas (Catrina Procession). Learn more about the history and meaning of Catrinas and enjoy a parade showcasing its beauty and culture. Participants and their families are welcome to walk in the parade at 8:00am before the race. More information to come with details and how to sign up. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Race Entry
* Bib and Timing Chip
* Finisher's Medal
* D'ia de los Muertos Tech Shirt
PACKET/BIB PICK-UP
* Friday, October 31, 2025 | 10:00am - 7:00pm | 1621 Gold St., San Jose, CA 95002
* Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7:00am - 7:45am | 1621 Gold St., San Jose, CA 95002
WHAT TO WEAR
Show us your best D'ia de los Muertos spirit and come in masks, colorful makeup, and costumes (catrinas, calaveras, etc.). 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.
EL DESFILE DE CATRINAS
This year we will host El Desfile de Catrinas (Catrina Procession). Learn more about the history and meaning of Catrinas and enjoy a parade showcasing its beauty and culture. Participants and their families are welcome to walk in the parade at 8:00am before the race. More information to come with details and how to sign up. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Race Entry
* Bib and Timing Chip
* Finisher's Medal
* D'ia de los Muertos Tech Shirt
PACKET/BIB PICK-UP
* Friday, October 31, 2025 | 10:00am - 7:00pm | 1621 Gold St., San Jose, CA 95002
* Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7:00am - 7:45am | 1621 Gold St., San Jose, CA 95002
WHAT TO WEAR
Show us your best D'ia de los Muertos spirit and come in masks, colorful makeup, and costumes (catrinas, calaveras, etc.). 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.
Races
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Día De Los Muertos 10K
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Race Tech Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM PDT)
$64.60
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Día De Los Muertos 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Race Tech Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM PDT)
$54.00
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Día De Los Muertos 5K (Kids 0-12)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race Tech Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM PDT)
$32.80
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