DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Bakersfield, California
- Price $28.00 - $79.94
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Dia de los Muertos Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk in Bakersfield on Saturday, October 24, 2026! This unique event, held at the scenic Yokuts Park, celebrates the cherished Mexican holiday that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away. Participants can choose to take on the exhilarating half marathon, the fun 5K, or a new 2-mile speed walk, making it a perfect outing for runners and families alike.
Experience a day filled with culture, community, and connection as you enjoy colorful altars, folklorico dancing, and a festive atmosphere. The race features exciting awards, including a unique medal for all participants and special prizes for the top five male and female finishers. Be sure to register by October 5th to receive exclusive goodies like hoodies and coffee mugs! With delicious tacos, hot chocolate, and a goodie bag waiting for you, this is more than just a race—it's a heartfelt celebration of life and remembrance. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event in Bakersfield!
Experience a day filled with culture, community, and connection as you enjoy colorful altars, folklorico dancing, and a festive atmosphere. The race features exciting awards, including a unique medal for all participants and special prizes for the top five male and female finishers. Be sure to register by October 5th to receive exclusive goodies like hoodies and coffee mugs! With delicious tacos, hot chocolate, and a goodie bag waiting for you, this is more than just a race—it's a heartfelt celebration of life and remembrance. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event in Bakersfield!
Organiser's Description
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
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
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.94 Fee & HOODIES
Sat 24th October 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$79.94
GUARANTEED HOODIES AND COFFEE MUGS FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 5th. Shirts provided to those who register after. -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (7:45AM PDT)
$28.00
7-10 YRS OLD- 400MTS 5-6 YRS OLD- 200MTS 3-4 YRS OLD- 100MTS 1-2 YRS OLD- 50MTS UNDER 1- 10MTS -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.90 Fee & Shirts
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$43.90
GUARANTEED HOODIES and COFFEE MUGS FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 5th. Shirts provided to those who register after. -
2 Mile Speed Walk
Incl. $3.90 Fee & Shirts
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$43.90
NO AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR THE 2 MILE WALK.
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