Candles and Calaca's 5K Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sun 1st November 2026
- Time 12:00PM EST
- Location East Lansing, Michigan
- Price $27.50 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Candles and Calacas 5K Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the scenic Hubbard/Akers Courtyard at Michigan State University! This vibrant event celebrates Día de los Muertos, honoring our loved ones while promoting community spirit and health. Participants can enjoy a friendly 5K run or walk, with proceeds supporting service-learning projects by Michigan State University students through the International Engagement Volunteers (IEV).
Don’t miss out on the excitement! Register by October 16, 2026, to secure your race day t-shirt and be among the first 100 finishers to receive a commemorative medal. Can't make it in person? No worries! You can still participate virtually—just let us know, and we’ll mail you your t-shirt and medal. Students are encouraged to bring their student ID for check-in. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a day of fun, community, and remembrance!
Don’t miss out on the excitement! Register by October 16, 2026, to secure your race day t-shirt and be among the first 100 finishers to receive a commemorative medal. Can't make it in person? No worries! You can still participate virtually—just let us know, and we’ll mail you your t-shirt and medal. Students are encouraged to bring their student ID for check-in. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a day of fun, community, and remembrance!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR IEV'S ANNUAL FUN RACE. THIS YEAR, THE THEME IS D'IA DE LOS MUERTOS AND REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES. IT IS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026, AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY HUBBARD/AKERS COURTYARD.
This friendly fun run/walk is a collaboration between the International Engagement Volunteers (IEV) and the International Engagement in Mexico (IEM) education abroad program. Proceeds from the race will support service-learning projects carried out by Michigan State University students through IEV. Register by October 16, 2026, to guarantee a t-shirt on race day. First 100 finishers will receive a race medal.
If you can't attend in person, you can still participate in our virtual race. We'll mail you the t-shirt and medaljust let us know in the notes!
STUDENTS, PLEASE BRING YOUR STUDENT ID TO CHECK IN.
This friendly fun run/walk is a collaboration between the International Engagement Volunteers (IEV) and the International Engagement in Mexico (IEM) education abroad program. Proceeds from the race will support service-learning projects carried out by Michigan State University students through IEV. Register by October 16, 2026, to guarantee a t-shirt on race day. First 100 finishers will receive a race medal.
If you can't attend in person, you can still participate in our virtual race. We'll mail you the t-shirt and medaljust let us know in the notes!
STUDENTS, PLEASE BRING YOUR STUDENT ID TO CHECK IN.
Races
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Día De Los Muertos 5K Fun Run/Walk (Students) - Bring Student ID to Check-In
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$27.50
OPENS TOMORROWREGISTRATION PACKAGE All participants of the D'ia de los Muertos 5K Run/Walk will receive a customized t-shirt. Medals will be awarded to the first 100 participants who complete the race. Registering on-site will warrant a t-shirt, but it will be received through the mail days after. Prices will remain the same for on-site registration! Runners will also receive two food tickets. PRICING MSU Students: $25.00 General Public: $45.00 -
Día De Los Muertos 5K Fun Run/Walk (General Public)
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$48.70
OPENS TOMORROWREGISTRATION PACKAGE All participants of the D'ia de los Muertos 5K Run/Walk will receive a customized t-shirt. Medals will be awarded to the first 100 participants who complete the race. Registering on-site will warrant a t-shirt, but it will be received through the mail days after. Prices will remain the same for on-site registration! Runners will also receive two food tickets. PRICING MSU Students: $25.00 General Public: $45.00 -
Día De Los Muertos 5K Run/Walk Virtual Race
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.70
OPENS TOMORROWThis is your opportunity to participate in our Candles and Calaca's 5K Run/Walk from the comfort of your own home. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt and medal by mail. PRICING MSU Students: $25.00 General Public: $45.00
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