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
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Dia de los Muertos Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk in beautiful Bakersfield, Kern, on Saturday, October 24, 2026! This vibrant celebration of life and remembrance honors the cherished Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos, where families come together to celebrate and remember their loved ones with joy, culture, and connection.
Join us at Yokuts Park for a heartwarming day filled with excitement and community spirit. Participants can choose from a scenic half marathon or a fun-filled 5K walk/run, both featuring a flat and fast course. Enjoy unique perks like a stunning medal for all finishers, exclusive hoodies and coffee mugs for those who register early, age group awards, and even cash prizes for the top male and female runners in the half marathon! Indulge in delicious tacos, hot chocolate, and traditional Dia de los Muertos pan dulce while soaking in the festive atmosphere with folklorico dancing, live music, and a colorful altar. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event—mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate life, community, and connection on October 24th!
Join us at Yokuts Park for a heartwarming day filled with excitement and community spirit. Participants can choose from a scenic half marathon or a fun-filled 5K walk/run, both featuring a flat and fast course. Enjoy unique perks like a stunning medal for all finishers, exclusive hoodies and coffee mugs for those who register early, age group awards, and even cash prizes for the top male and female runners in the half marathon! Indulge in delicious tacos, hot chocolate, and traditional Dia de los Muertos pan dulce while soaking in the festive atmosphere with folklorico dancing, live music, and a colorful altar. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event—mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate life, community, and connection on October 24th!
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.
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.
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 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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